Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on East Donovan Road in Santa Maria
Incident record
September 10, 2026
7:06 a.m.
E Donovan Rd / N College Dr
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported at East Donovan Road at North College Drive in Santa Maria around 7:06 a.m. Sept. 10, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
Dispatch classified the incident as a hit-and-run with injuries but did not specify how many people were hurt. The record also did not include the number of vehicles involved or what led to the crash, and the fleeing driver's whereabouts were not detailed.
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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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