Crash

Santa Margarita Crash on West Pozo Road Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 8, 2026 at 4:16 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 8, 2026

Time

4:16 a.m.

Roadway

5410 W Pozo Rd

Location

Santa Margarita, San Luis Obispo County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported early Tuesday on West Pozo Road in Santa Margarita, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred at approximately 4:16 a.m. on September 8, 2026.

Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were not part of the dispatch entry.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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