Crash
Gaviota Spur Entrance Road Crash Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 25, 2026
Time
7:08 p.m.
Roadway
Gaviota Spur Entrance Road near the 17688-17696 block
Location
Gaviota, Santa Barbara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
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A traffic collision was reported on Gaviota Spur Entrance Road near Gaviota Wednesday evening, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident, logged at 7:08 p.m., was classified with unknown injuries, meaning dispatch had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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