Crash
State Route 135 Crash in Santa Maria Leaves Injury Details Unconfirmed
Incident record
September 16, 2026
3:52 p.m.
State Route 135 near postmile markers 7.03 to 7.63
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported along State Route 135 near postmile markers 7.03 to 7.63 in Santa Maria on Sep 16, 2026, at approximately 3:52 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries was not confirmed.
No information on the number of vehicles involved or what may have caused the crash was included in the CHP dispatch entry.
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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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