Crash
Patterson Road Crash in Santa Maria Brings Ambulance Request
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 17, 2026
Time
3:47 p.m.
Roadway
Patterson Road
Location
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on Patterson Road in Santa Maria at 3:47 p.m. Monday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No information on the number of vehicles involved or what led to the crash was included in the record.
Related resources
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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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