Crash
State Route 135 Crash in Santa Maria Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
October 22, 2026
11:08 a.m.
State Route 135 at East Foster Road
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 63°F · 10 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at State Route 135 at East Foster Road in Santa Maria shortly after 11:08 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, CHP records show.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were not included in the 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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