Crash

Montecito Crash on Olive Mill Lane Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 13, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

4:17 p.m.

Roadway

Olive Mill Lane at San Benito Way

Location

Montecito, Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Light drizzle · 62°F · 0.02 in precip · 3 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported at Olive Mill Lane at San Benito Way in Montecito on Nov. 13 at 4:17 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, though the dispatch entry did not confirm whether the wet conditions played a role.

The extent of any injuries was not confirmed in the dispatch record. No vehicle count or cause was included in the entry.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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