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Injury Extent Not Confirmed After Highway 101 Crash in Santa Barbara County
Incident record
August 25, 2026
12:34 p.m.
northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Betteravia Road off-ramp
Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Betteravia Road off-ramp in Santa Barbara County shortly after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch record, and no additional details on the collision have been confirmed.
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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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