Crash
Castroville Crash at Del Monte Avenue and Blackie Road Prompts Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 20, 2026
Time
5:53 a.m.
Roadway
Del Monte Avenue at Blackie Road
Location
Castroville, Monterey County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Del Monte Avenue at Blackie Road in Castroville early Tuesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred at about 5:53 a.m. on October 20, 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 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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