Donald Newsam, 82, killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 154 in Santa Barbara.
Modified Date:
Mon, 08/25/2014 - 5:49pmAccident Date:
Saturday, August 23, 2014Santa Barbara Man Killed Highway 154 Crash
He collided with a roadway-marking sign and a tree. Fire officials say the crash site was not found until Sunday afternoon.
Santa Barbara Man Crashes and Dies off Highway 154
Santa Barbara authorities were notified of the incident that night, but were unable to locate Newsam’s car until around noon the next day.
For unknown reasons he failed to navigate a curve in the road and veered down a steep embankment late Saturday night. He collided with a roadway marking sign and a tree. Fire officials say the crash site was not found until Sunday afternoon. The car was located 30 feet down an embankment near the top of San Marcos pass.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Donald Newsam
Roadway:
Highway 154City:
Santa Barbara, CACounty:
Santa Barbara County, CA
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