Crash
18th Avenue Crash in California Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
August 9, 2026
5:50 p.m.
18th Ave / Lacey Blvd
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Mainly clear · 108°F · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on 18th Avenue at Lacey Boulevard in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged just before 6 p.m. on Aug. 9, with an ambulance requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures were near 108 degrees at the time, according to weather data for the area.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.
Related resources
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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