Crash
Northbound SR-57 Crash at Lambert Road Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
September 10, 2026
7:43 p.m.
northbound State Route 57 at Lambert Road
Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 57 at Lambert Road in Santa Barbara County shortly before 7:43 p.m. on September 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.
No vehicle count or cause was listed in the record, and the number of people affected was not specified.
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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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