A traffic collision was reported at the intersection of W. Betteravia Road and Ray Road in California at about 3:18 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. The California Highway Patrol’s Santa Maria area handled the dispatch, which indicated that an ambulance was en route.
The available CHP information does not identify the vehicles involved or provide a reported injury assessment. It also does not indicate whether any lanes were blocked or whether the collision caused a broader traffic disruption.
At approximately 3:43 p.m., CHP dispatch documented a request for towing assistance at the scene. The request indicates that a tow service was being arranged, but the available information does not specify which vehicle required removal or whether towing had been completed.
No additional details about the circumstances of the collision, the people involved, or the roadway’s later status were included in the dispatch information.
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