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Mission Gate Road Crash Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 10, 2026

Time

3:06 p.m.

Roadway

Mission Gate Road at Purisima Road

Location

Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at Mission Gate Road at Purisima Road in Santa Barbara County at 3:06 p.m. on Sept. 10, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

The number of vehicles involved and what led to the crash weren't specified in the record, and no injury count was given either.

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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