UPDATE - The California Highway Patrol has identified the person who died in the crash as Doug Palmer, 74, of Santa Maria.
The driver, Kathleen Palmer, 76, was taken to Marian Regional Medical Center with major injuries.
The CHP is investigating the cause of the crash. Anyone with further information is asked to contact the CHP's Buellton office at (805) 691-6160.
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ORIGINAL STORY - One person was killed in a crash Monday when a vehicle went off the side of Highway 101 just north of Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County.
The crash happened just after 12:30 p.m. along the northbound lanes.
According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the vehicle ended up in brush about 50 feet below the highway.
One person died at the scene and a second person in the vehicle reportedly suffered major injuries.
