Crash
Ambulance Called After Eastbound SR-78 Crash Near Las Posas Road
Incident record
August 19, 2026
4:52 p.m.
eastbound State Route 78 west of Las Posas Road
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 102°F · 6 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 78 west of Las Posas Road in California shortly before 5 p.m. on Aug. 19, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The area was experiencing extreme heat near 102 degrees at the time of the crash.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no injury count was given beyond the ambulance request.
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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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