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California Crash on Westbound I-80 Near Scales Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
October 26, 2026
6:31 a.m.
westbound Interstate 80 near Scales
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 48°F · 0.02 in precip · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 80 near Scales in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred at approximately 6:31 a.m. amid light drizzle, conditions that may have affected visibility or road traction.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the collision were not included in the dispatch entry.
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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.
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