Crash
Solvang Crash on State Route 246 Brings Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 12, 2026
10:00 a.m.
State Route 246 at Hill Haven Road
Solvang, Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at State Route 246 at Hill Haven Road in Solvang around 10:00 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Details beyond the initial dispatch line were limited. The number of vehicles involved and any cause of the crash were not specified in the record.
Related resources
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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