Crash

Injury Extent Not Confirmed After Crash on State Route 166

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 1, 2026 at 6:45 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 1, 2026

Time

6:45 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 166 at Black Road

Location

Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported at State Route 166 at Black Road in Santa Barbara County on Oct. 1, 2026, at about 6:45 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown at the time of the report.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed as of the report's filing.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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