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Santa Maria Way Off-Ramp Crash Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 30, 2026 at 5:47 a.m.

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Date

August 30, 2026

Time

5:47 a.m.

Roadway

southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Santa Maria Way off-ramp

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 early Sunday on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Santa Maria Way off-ramp in Santa Maria, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 5:47 a.m. with injury status not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, what caused the collision, or whether anyone was hurt.

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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