Crash
Ambulance Called to State Route 39 Crash Amid Extreme Heat
Incident record
August 23, 2026
4:28 p.m.
State Route 39 near mile marker 30
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 100°F · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 39 near mile marker 30 on Aug. 23, 2026, at 4:28 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the call as an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures near 100°F were recorded in the area at the time.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an injured-person count, 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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