Crash
Injury Status Unreported After Cathedral Oaks Road Crash in Eastern Goleta Valley
Incident record
August 13, 2026
3:40 p.m.
Cathedral Oaks Road at Dorado Drive
Eastern Goleta Valley, Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at Cathedral Oaks Road at Dorado Drive in Eastern Goleta Valley on Aug. 13, 2026, at 3:40 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
Dispatch logged the incident as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning the extent of any harm was not confirmed at the time of the report. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were not part of the dispatch entry either.
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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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