Crash
Ambulance Called to Sycamore Crash on State Route 78
Incident record
August 4, 2026
7:40 p.m.
Sr78 E / Sycamore
Sycamore, Colusa County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 104°F · 9 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported eastbound on State Route 78 at Sycamore in Sycamore, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report, logged around 7:40 p.m. on August 4, noted an ambulance was en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 104 degrees at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the collision. No further detail was included in the record.
Related resources
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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