Crash
Chico Crash on Northbound State Route 99 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 2, 2026
7:39 p.m.
northbound State Route 99
Chico, Butte County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 102°F · 6 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 99 in Chico Sunday evening, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly before 7:40 p.m. amid extreme heat, with the temperature near 102 degrees at the time.
Dispatch classified the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any harm was not confirmed. The report did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
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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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