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Ambulance Called to Northbound State Route 18 Crash in California

Incident record
October 9, 2026
10:12 p.m.
northbound State Route 18 near mile marker 36.80
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 18 near mile marker 36.80 in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred shortly after 10:12 p.m. on Oct. 9, with an ambulance requested to the location, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have 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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