Crash
Tepusquet Road Crash in Santa Maria; Injury Status Not Specified
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 2, 2026
Time
8:53 p.m.
Roadway
Tepusquet Road near the 2900 block
Location
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on Tepusquet Road near the 2900 block in Santa Maria at approximately 8:53 p.m. on Aug. 2, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, whether anyone was hurt, or what may have caused the crash.
Related resources
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Legal context
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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