Crash
Santa Barbara Crash on State Route 23 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
October 21, 2026
2:53 p.m.
State Route 23 at Spring Street
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Dense drizzle · 68°F · 0.04 in precip · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at State Route 23 at Spring Street in Santa Barbara on Oct. 21, 2026, at about 2:53 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with dense drizzle noted in the area at the time.
The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved, confirm whether anyone was hurt, or indicate 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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