Crash
Santa Barbara Collision on Southbound Highway 101 — Injuries Not Specified
Incident record
September 20, 2026
8:01 p.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Santa Barbara Road off-ramp
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Santa Barbara Road off-ramp in Santa Barbara at 8:01 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt.
The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no further details on injuries were provided at the time of the dispatch entry.
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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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