Crash
Ambulance Called to Southbound State Route 57 Crash at Lambert Road
Incident record
August 6, 2026
9:27 a.m.
southbound State Route 57 at Lambert Road
Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 57 at Lambert Road in Santa Barbara County shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 6, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as "1141 Enrt," meaning an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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