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Injury Extent Not Confirmed After Lompoc Crash on State Route 246

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 15, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 15, 2026

Time

7:07 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 246 near the 3400 block

Location

Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 246 near the 3400 block in Lompoc at 7:07 p.m. on Oct. 15, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the incident as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been determined at the time of the report.

The dispatch entry did not include how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, 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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