Crash

Crash on State Route 166 at Bonita School Road; Injuries Not Specified

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 22, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 22, 2026

Time

10:23 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 166 at Bonita School Road

Location

Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on State Route 166 at Bonita School Road in Santa Barbara County at 10:23 a.m. on Aug. 22, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or number of people hurt.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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