Crash
Injury Status Unreported After Early-Morning Crash on Union Valley Parkway
By Nationwide Report Staff

Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 13, 2026
Time
4:35 a.m.
Roadway
Union Valley Parkway at Orcutt Road
Location
Santa Barbara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Union Valley Parkway at Orcutt Road in Santa Barbara County around 4:35 a.m. on August 13, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or number of people hurt.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and no further details on the collision were provided.
Related resources
Related resources
Legal context
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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