Crash
Lompoc Collision on Rigel Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
October 21, 2026
3:58 p.m.
Rigel Avenue near the 4100 block
Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 70°F · 5 mph wind
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on Rigel Avenue near the 4100 block in Lompoc at 3:58 p.m. on October 21, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data for the location.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any harm was not confirmed. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
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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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