Injury Crash
Foxen Canyon Road Crash in Santa Barbara County Leaves Minor Injuries
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 12, 2026
Time
12:52 p.m.
Roadway
Foxen Canyon Road at Philbric Road
Location
Santa Barbara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported at Foxen Canyon Road at Philbric Road in Santa Barbara County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 12:52 p.m. on Aug. 12, 2026, and classified by dispatch as a minor-injury collision.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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