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Orcutt Crash on East Rice Ranch Road Brings Ambulance Request

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 14, 2026 at 12:50 p.m.

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Date

October 14, 2026

Time

12:50 p.m.

Roadway

East Rice Ranch Road at Orcutt Road

Location

Orcutt, Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at East Rice Ranch Road at Orcutt Road in Orcutt shortly before 1 p.m. on Oct. 14, 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.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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