Crash
Santa Barbara County Crash at State Route 1 and State Route 135 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 5, 2026
12:02 p.m.
State Route 135 at State Route 1
Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at State Route 135 at State Route 1 in Santa Barbara County shortly before 12:02 p.m. on Aug. 5, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an ambulance-enroute collision, meaning medical crews were requested to respond, though the extent of any injuries was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.
Related resources
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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