Crash
Hit-and-Run on Loch Lomond Drive Leaves Injuries in Santa Maria
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 10, 2026
Time
11:00 p.m.
Roadway
the 3800 block of Loch Lomond Drive
Location
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported on Loch Lomond Drive in Santa Maria around 11:00 p.m. on Oct. 10, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch classified the crash as a hit-and-run with injuries, though the extent of those injuries was not detailed.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the number of people hurt, or what led to the collision.
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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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