Crash
Big Sur Crash on Clear Ridge Road Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 22, 2026
6:14 a.m.
Clear Ridge Road
Big Sur, Monterey County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 55°F · 0.01 in precip · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on Clear Ridge Road in Big Sur early Thursday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged just after 6:14 a.m. amid light drizzle in the area, and an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an exact injury count, or what caused the collision.
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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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