Woman and Dog Killed in Santa Ynez Crash on Highway 246 near Via Juana

Woman and Dog Die after Being Hit by Car on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez
Santa Ynez, California – A pedestrian and her dog died after they were struck by a car early Saturday morning in the Santa Ynez Valley.
The accident happened around 5:30 a.m. on Highway 246, east of Via Juana, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A woman and a small dog were walking in the area when they were hit by a car.
The unidentified woman died at the accident scene, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
The dog was also killed in the crash.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.