Driver Arrested on Felony DUI, Child Endangerment Charges Following Santa Barbara Rollover
A rollover traffic collision occurred in the 1700 block of Chapala Street in Santa Barbara on September 21, 2026. The driver, Ashley Marie Benson, 40, of Santa Barbara, was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and felony child endangerment after…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, September 22, 2026 — A rollover traffic collision that occurred on Chapala Street resulted in the arrest of a local driver on felony charges. The incident took place on September 21, 2026, in the 1700 block of Chapala Street in Santa Barbara.
Authorities have identified the driver as Ashley Marie Benson, a 40-year-old resident of Santa Barbara. She was taken into custody on suspicion of felony driving under the influence (DUI) and felony child endangerment.
The collision involved a single vehicle that overturned. Reports indicate that a young child was present in the vehicle as a passenger at the time of the incident. Further details regarding the child’s condition or any injuries sustained were not immediately available.
The specific circumstances leading to the rollover collision and the exact sequence of events are under investigation by law enforcement. The Santa Barbara Police Department is handling the investigation.
The investigation aims to determine the factors contributing to the crash, including impairment and the presence of the child in the vehicle. The outcome of these investigations will determine the formal charges filed against Benson. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
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