Crash
Ambulance Called After Collision on State Route 78
Incident record
August 20, 2026
6:27 p.m.
State Route 78 at Rancho Vista Drive
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Overcast · 101°F · 12 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 78 at Rancho Vista Drive in California on Aug. 20, 2026, around 6:27 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Skies were overcast at the time, with temperatures near 101 degrees.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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