Crash
Santa Barbara County Crash on U.S. 101 at Cat Canyon Road — Injuries Not Confirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 29, 2026
Time
4:39 p.m.
Roadway
U.S. Highway 101 at Cat Canyon Road
Location
Santa Barbara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on U.S. Highway 101 at Cat Canyon Road in Santa Barbara County at 4:39 p.m. Aug. 29, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any harm has not been confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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Legal context
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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