Crash
Santa Maria Crash on Eastbound I-10 Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
September 29, 2026
4:21 a.m.
eastbound Interstate 10 at the Cook Street exit (Exit 134)
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound Interstate 10 at the Cook Street exit (Exit 134) in Santa Maria around 4:21 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The number of vehicles involved and what led to the crash were not part of the dispatch record, and no injury count was specified.
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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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