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Injury Extent Not Specified in State Route 166 Crash Near Santa Barbara

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 7, 2026 at 6:58 a.m.

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Date

August 7, 2026

Time

6:58 a.m.

Roadway

eastbound State Route 166 near postmile 30

Location

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 166 near postmile 30 in Santa Barbara County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged just before 7 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2026, with injury status listed as unknown at the time of the report.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, confirm whether anyone was hurt, or state what caused the collision.

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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