Crash

Injury Extent Not Confirmed After Northbound SR-57 Crash Near Lambert Road

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 26, 2026 at 8:37 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 26, 2026

Time

8:37 a.m.

Roadway

northbound State Route 57 at East Lambert Road

Location

Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 57 at East Lambert Road early Sunday morning, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident, logged around 8:37 a.m. on July 26, was classified in dispatch records as an unknown-injury collision.

CHP dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, what may have caused the crash, or whether anyone was hurt in the incident.

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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