Crash
Santa Barbara County Crash Brings Ambulance to Highway 101 Off-Ramp
Incident record
October 9, 2026
6:33 a.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Betteravia Road off-ramp
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 Betteravia Road off-ramp in Santa Barbara County at about 6:33 a.m. on Oct. 9, 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.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to 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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