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Santa Maria Crash on State Route 135 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 24, 2026 at 10:26 a.m.

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Date

August 24, 2026

Time

10:26 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 135 at Union Valley Parkway

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 at State Route 135 at Union Valley Parkway in Santa Maria around 10:26 a.m. on Aug. 24, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent or number of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to 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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