Crash
Ambulance Called to Westbound SR-78 Crash Near Nordahl Road
Incident record
September 9, 2026
4:41 p.m.
westbound State Route 78 east of Nordahl Road
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 108°F · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 78 east of Nordahl Road, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged just before 4:41 p.m. on Sept. 9, with an ambulance requested to the scene — a step that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Temperatures in the area were running near 108 degrees at the time, adding an extreme-heat element to conditions on scene. The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved 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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