A hit-and-run collision involving injuries was reported Friday evening on State Route 135 near Bell Street in the Santa Maria area. The incident was logged at approximately 6:18 p.m. on September 11, 2026, near the Union Hotel.
The location was identified as State Route 135 at Bell Street, in front of the Union Hotel. The California Highway Patrol classified the incident as a hit-and-run collision with injuries.
A subsequent CHP dispatch update on Saturday morning indicated that the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office was notified about the incident. That update was recorded at approximately 10:40 a.m. on September 12.
The available dispatch information did not identify the vehicle involved or provide additional details about the reported injuries. It also did not document whether lanes were blocked or describe any arrests or citations.
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