A hit-and-run collision with no reported injuries was recorded on eastbound State Route 246 near Santa Ynez Valley High School on Oct. 2, 2026. The incident was reported at approximately 3:20 p.m. in the Buellton California Highway Patrol area.
The reported location was State Route 246 at the high school, near the Santa Ynez Valley community. CHP classified the incident as a hit-and-run collision involving no reported injuries.
The dispatch information did not identify the vehicles involved or provide a description of the circumstances leading to the collision. It also did not list any lane closures, emergency medical response or vehicle recovery activity.
No additional dispatch updates were provided for the incident. The available CHP information did not include further details about the vehicles, the parties involved or the roadway’s condition after the report.
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