Crash
Early-Morning Crash on State Route 246 Draws Ambulance Call
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 20, 2026
Time
4:42 a.m.
Roadway
State Route 246
Location
Santa Barbara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 246 in Santa Barbara County around 4:42 a.m. on Sept. 20, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.
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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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