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Santa Maria Crash on Northbound Highway 101 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 28, 2026 at 4:18 p.m.

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Date

October 28, 2026

Time

4:18 p.m.

Roadway

northbound U.S. Highway 101

Location

Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Maria at 4:18 p.m. on Oct. 28, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown at the time of the report.

No further detail was provided on how many vehicles were involved, what led to the crash, or whether anyone was hurt. CHP dispatch records did not specify a cause or vehicle count for this incident.

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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