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Carpinteria Man Killed in Fall

Investigators trying to determine if he jumped or not.

The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of 68-year-old Carpinteria resident Steven Soden, who sustained fatal injuries after falling from the Las Casitas Overpass on Highway 101 at around 8 a.m. Monday morning. Officials have not yet determined if the fall was intentional.