Crash

Injury Status Not Specified in Westbound I-580 Crash at Santa Rita Road

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 22, 2026

Time

1:30 p.m.

Roadway

westbound Interstate 580 at the Santa Rita Road off-ramp

Location

San Luis Obispo County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 580 at the Santa Rita Road off-ramp in San Luis Obispo County shortly after 1:30 p.m. on July 22, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of the report.

No information was provided on how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash. Dispatch records did not include those details.

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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