Crash
Injury Status Not Specified in Betteravia Road Crash Near Santa Maria
Incident record
July 29, 2026
11:38 a.m.
southbound 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 southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Betteravia Road off-ramp in Santa Barbara County shortly before noon on July 29, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, meaning dispatch had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt at the time the call was logged.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the extent of any injuries remains unconfirmed.
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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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