Crash
Clearlake Oaks Crash on State Route 20 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
November 3, 2026
9:32 a.m.
State Route 20
Clearlake Oaks, Lake County, CA
California
—
1 injured
None reported
Slight rain · 50°F · 0.07 in precip · 4 mph wind
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 20 near Clearlake Oaks shortly after 9:30 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals the possibility of injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Light rain was falling in the area at the time, per weather data for the location.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the number of people hurt, or what caused the collision.
Helpful links
Related resources
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.
Recent crashes in Lake County
- Lucerne Crash on State Route 20 Prompts Ambulance Response
- Middletown Crash Near Twin Pines Casino Draws Ambulance Request
- Lake County Crash at Blue Lakes Road Brings Ambulance Request
- Butts Canyon Road Crash in Middletown; Injuries Not Confirmed
- Lakeport Crash on Scotts Valley Road Brings Ambulance Request
- Hidden Valley Lake Crash on Hartmann Road Prompts Ambulance Response