Crash
Ambulance Called After Collision on Westbound State Route 78
Incident record
August 28, 2026
4:03 p.m.
westbound State Route 78 east of Sycamore Avenue
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Mainly clear · 112°F · 3 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 78 east of Sycamore Avenue in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report logged just before 4:03 p.m. Aug. 28 noted an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though their extent was not confirmed. Triple-digit heat, with temperatures near 112 degrees, was recorded in the area at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what caused 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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