Crash
Bennett Valley Road Crash Reported Late Wednesday in Sonoma County
Incident record
September 23, 2026
11:55 p.m.
Bennett Valley Road at Gardner Ranch Road
Sonoma County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at Bennett Valley Road at Gardner Ranch Road in Sonoma County shortly before midnight on Sept. 23, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of the report.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash. No further details were included in the CHP log.
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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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