Injury Crash

Santa Barbara County Crash at State Route 1 and State Route 135 Draws Ambulance Call

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 25, 2026 at 7:15 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 25, 2026

Time

7:15 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 1 at State Route 135

Location

Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at State Route 1 at State Route 135 in Santa Barbara County on July 25, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m., 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, an injury count, or what led to the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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