Crash
Ambulance Called to Crash at West Betteravia Road and Mahoney Road
Incident record
August 14, 2026
4:00 p.m.
West Betteravia Road at Mahoney Road
Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at West Betteravia Road at Mahoney Road in Santa Barbara County at 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 14, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an ambulance-enroute collision, a designation that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the record.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, nor did it give a count of anyone hurt.
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California accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (CCP 335.1).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of death (CCP 377.60).)
- Fault rule
- California uses pure comparative negligence: partial fault reduces recovery proportionally but does not bar it.
- Citations
- CCP 335.1 (SoL); CCP 377.60 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Li v. Yellow Cab
- Crash report agency
- California Highway Patrol (CHP 190 request) for CHP-investigated crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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