Crash
Bertsch-Oceanview Crash on Elk Valley Road Prompts Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 11, 2026
Time
10:16 p.m.
Roadway
Elk Valley Road at Jones Street
Location
Bertsch-Oceanview, Del Norte County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Elk Valley Road at Jones Street in Bertsch-Oceanview at 10:16 p.m. on September 11, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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Legal context
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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