Mercedes Perez Identified as Victim in Fatal Santa Barbara Hit-and-Run
Mercedes Perez, a 22-year-old Santa Barbara woman, has been identified as the victim of a fatal hit-and-run on Mission Street near the northbound Highway 101 on-ramp. She was reportedly struck in a crosswalk by a vehicle that fled the scene.
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 15, 2026 —
Mercedes Perez, a 22-year-old woman from Santa Barbara, has been identified as the victim of a fatal hit-and-run on Mission Street near the northbound Highway 101 on-ramp. Perez was reportedly struck in a crosswalk by a vehicle that left the scene.
The information provided does not state when the collision occurred or identify the vehicle or its driver. It also does not include details about how Perez was identified, the circumstances leading up to the collision, or whether authorities have announced any developments in the case.
No information was provided about the direction the vehicle traveled after leaving, whether anyone witnessed the collision, or whether the driver has been located. The identity of any agency handling the case was not specified, and no investigation details or public statements were included.
The reported location is on Mission Street near the on-ramp for northbound Highway 101. The available account says Perez was in a crosswalk when she was struck, but it does not provide further details about the roadway conditions or the vehicle’s movements.
Further details, including the date and time of the collision and any information about the driver or vehicle, were not provided in the summary.
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