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Santa Ynez Crash at State Route 246 and Meadowvale Road Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 4, 2026 at 7:21 a.m.

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Date

October 4, 2026

Time

7:21 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 246 at Meadowvale Road

Location

Santa Ynez, 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 246 at Meadowvale Road in Santa Ynez shortly after 7:21 a.m. on Oct. 4, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been confirmed.

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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