Crash
Buellton Crash on Northbound Highway 101 — Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 16, 2026
Time
2:52 a.m.
Roadway
northbound U.S. Highway 101
Location
Buellton, Santa Barbara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Buellton early Sunday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 2:52 a.m. on Aug. 16, 2026.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any harm was not confirmed. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash.
Related resources
Related resources
Legal context
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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