Crash

Ambulance Called to State Route 96 Crash West of Humboldt

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 24, 2026 at 8:06 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 24, 2026

Time

8:06 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 96 near mile marker 15.10, west of Humboldt

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on State Route 96 near mile marker 15.10, west of Humboldt, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 8:06 a.m. on Sept. 24, 2026, with an ambulance requested to the scene, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent has not been confirmed.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no injury count was provided in the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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