Crash
Crash at East 17th Avenue and State Route 78 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 7, 2026
4:56 p.m.
East 17th Avenue at State Route 78
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 103°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at East 17th Avenue at State Route 78 in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call came in at 4:56 p.m. on Oct. 7 with an ambulance requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures in the area were near 103 degrees at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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