Orcutt, CA (September 26, 2023) A woman and 2 men were arrested on Friday, September 22, 2023, after robbing a Domino’s Pizza and leading officers on a chase. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department said the suspects fled and officers had to pursue them.
Deputies responded to a call about an armed robbery at the Domino’s Pizza in the 3400 block of Orcutt Road. Witnesses told authorities that two people entered the business wearing ski masks, wielding handguns, and robbed the business before fleeing the scene in a white Toyota Camry.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office said deputies tried to pull over a vehicle matching the description and it fled. Officers pursued the vehicle, but the pursuit came to an end fairly quickly when the suspects’ vehicle crashed into another vehicle on Bradley at Lakeview.
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The occupant of the vehicle that was hit sustained minor injuries, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
The driver of the car that fled was a 29-year-old female from Santa Maria, and the two passengers, ages 23 and 27 were all treated for injuries they sustained during the collision. They were then arrested and charged with felony robbery, felony conspiracy, misdemeanor brandishing a replica firearm, felony possession of stolen property, felony criminal threats, felony burglary, misdemeanor possession of controlled substance without prescription, and felony false imprisonment. The driver was also booked on the felony evading arrest causing serious injuries, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
During the investigation, deputies learned that these 3 people were involved in a similar robbery at another Domino’s Pizza.
Liability In Orcutt Car Accidents
Despite improved safety measures for cars, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the CDC, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous turns
- Poorly designed roadways
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. This is especially true for commercial drivers that work for a city. A number of collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must yield the right of way traveling from the opposite direction close enough to pose a hazard.
If a negligent driver worked for a city, that city could potentially be liable in the event of an accident. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that has died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is essential that evidence is properly preserved after a car accident. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating An Orcutt Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to the bystander who was injured in this collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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