Crash
Crash on Eastbound Highway 78 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 15, 2026
Time
1:07 p.m.
Roadway
eastbound State Route 78
Location
San Marcos, San Diego County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 78 near San Marcos shortly after 1 p.m. on Sep 15, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, meaning it was not confirmed whether anyone was hurt.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was included in the record.
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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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