Crash
Rain Falling as Crash on University Drive Hits Santa Barbara
Incident record
November 13, 2026
9:35 p.m.
University Drive
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate rain · 60°F · 0.13 in precip · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on University Drive in Santa Barbara at 9:35 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as a collision with unknown injuries, with moderate rain falling in the area at the time.
Injury status was not confirmed in the dispatch entry, and the record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
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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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