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Westbound I-580 Crash Near Santa Rita Road On-Ramp Leaves Injuries Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 22, 2026

Time

2:34 p.m.

Roadway

westbound Interstate 580 at the Santa Rita Road northbound on-ramp

Location

San Luis Obispo County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 580 at the Santa Rita Road northbound on-ramp in San Luis Obispo County shortly before 2:34 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The entry listed the injury status as unknown, meaning it is not yet clear whether anyone was hurt.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash. No cause or vehicle count was included in the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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