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Hit-and-Run Crash Reported at Goodwin Road and State Route 135 in Orcutt

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 4, 2026 at 5:14 p.m.

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Date

September 4, 2026

Time

5:14 p.m.

Roadway

Goodwin Road at State Route 135

Location

Orcutt, Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported at Goodwin Road at State Route 135 in Orcutt on Sep. 4, 2026 at 5:14 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was classified by dispatch as involving injuries after the responsible driver left the scene.

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

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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