Crash
Crash on Eastbound State Route 78 Prompts Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 22, 2026
Time
2:26 p.m.
Roadway
eastbound State Route 78 west of Nordahl Road
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 78 west of Nordahl Road the afternoon of Oct. 22, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as a 1141 with an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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