Crash

Ambulance Called to US 395 Crash Near Lee Vining

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 13, 2026

Time

11:52 a.m.

Roadway

U.S. Highway 395

Location

Lee Vining, Mono County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Light drizzle · 71°F · 2 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on U.S. Highway 395 near Lee Vining, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records, with an ambulance requested to the scene. That kind of response typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The collision was logged shortly before noon local time amid light drizzle in the area.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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