Crash
Crash on Eastbound Route 118 Near Interstate 5 Brings Ambulance Request
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 31, 2026
Time
12:49 p.m.
Roadway
eastbound State Route 118 west of Interstate 5
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 118 west of Interstate 5 in California shortly before 1 p.m. on Aug. 31, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch record.
Dispatch logs did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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