A California Highway Patrol officer in Santa Barbara County is being hailed a hero after he rushed to the flaming wreckage of a plane crash and dragged the pilot to safety just seconds before an explosion. It happened Wednesday afternoon in Goleta. Both the pilot and passenger were hospitalized with major injuries, but officials said lives may have been lost without the intervention of CHP Officer Ayala. Click the link in our bio for the full story. #santabarbara #goleta @chp_santabarbara | KTLA

📢 TRAFFIC BREAKS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW When you see a California Highway Patrol vehicle driving back and forth across lanes with emergency lights activated, it means officers are performing a traffic break. Traffic breaks are used to slow or stop traffic so officers can safely remove debris, assist at a crash, or handle another roadway hazard. ⚠️ Remember: California law requires drivers to stay at least 300 feet behind any emergency vehicle with its emergency lights activated. This gives off