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Santa Barbara Man Sentenced for DUI Crash Causing Injury

22 May 2026 10:46

A Santa Barbara man was sentenced to five years in state prison for a DUI crash that caused great bodily injury. - Luis Ruiz Sanchez, 24, drove at 80-90 mph on Hollister Avenue with a BAC of 0.16.

- He rear-ended one vehicle and collided head-on with another, injuring multiple victims. - One victim suffered a broken sternum and other serious injuries.

- Sanchez had a prior conviction for reckless driving under the influence. The sentence was imposed by Judge Martinez, who noted the defendant's prior record.

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