Isla Vista, CA (January 27, 2026) – Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian injured early Saturday morning at the intersection of Camino Pescadero and Del Playa Drive in the Isla Vista area of Santa Barbara County. The incident occurred at approximately 4:05 a.m. and was classified by the California Highway Patrol as a 20001 — a felony hit-and-run involving injuries.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and provided treatment to the pedestrian, who sustained injuries in the crash. The victim’s condition has not been disclosed, and their identity has not yet been released.
The driver involved fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. Investigators are actively working to locate the suspect vehicle and identify the driver responsible for the collision. Authorities have not confirmed whether any surveillance footage or witness accounts have been recovered at this time.
The intersection of Camino Pescadero and Del Playa Dr, located in a densely populated residential area near UC Santa Barbara, was partially closed during the early morning investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Santa Barbara CHP office.
We send our best wishes for recovery to the injured pedestrian and hope those responsible are swiftly held accountable.
