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Santa Barbara Crash on SR-134 Off-Ramp Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 4, 2026 at 1:25 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 4, 2026

Time

1:25 a.m.

Roadway

eastbound State Route 134 at the Figueroa Street off-ramp

Location

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported early Oct. 4 on eastbound State Route 134 at the Figueroa Street off-ramp in Santa Barbara, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records logged at 1:25 a.m. The report listed the injury status as unknown.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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