Santa Barbara County, CA – On the evening of Saturday, April 12, 2026, a single-vehicle collision resulted in the death of Courtney Hegeman, 32, of Santa Ynez, according to KSBY.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place shortly before 11:30 PM on Figueroa Mountain Road.
Authorities said officers responded to reports of the crash and located a Mazda CX-5 resting on its wheels in an embankment along the west side of the road.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene, where Hegeman was pronounced dead. No other vehicles were involved in the collision. The circumstances that led to the vehicle leaving the roadway had not been determined at the time of reporting.
The CHP Buellton Area office is handling the investigation and is asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. California’s comparative negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages through a wrongful death claim.
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If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California personal injury lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
