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Hit-and-Run with Injuries Reported on Hot Springs Road in Santa Barbara

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 7, 2026 at 9:53 a.m.

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Date

October 7, 2026

Time

9:53 a.m.

Roadway

Hot Springs Road

Location

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported on Hot Springs Road in Santa Barbara around 9:53 a.m. Oct. 7, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log classified the crash as involving injuries but did not specify their extent.

Dispatch records did not include the number of vehicles involved, a count of those injured, 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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