Crash
Ambulance Called to State Route 78 Crash Amid Extreme Heat
Incident record
August 26, 2026
8:51 p.m.
State Route 78 near the 24237–24398 block
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Partly cloudy · 107°F · 8 mph wind
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 78 near the 24237–24398 block in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred around 8:51 p.m. on Aug. 26, with an ambulance requested to the scene, a step that typically signals possible injuries though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch log. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 107 degrees at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no injury count was provided.
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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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