Crash
Ambulance Called to Eastbound SR-78 Crash Near Plaza Drive
Incident record
July 30, 2026
8:19 p.m.
eastbound State Route 78, west of Plaza Drive
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 106°F · 10 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 78, west of Plaza Drive, in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report noted an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The incident was logged at 8:19 p.m. on July 30 amid extreme heat near 106 degrees.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been 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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