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Crash on River Road Prompts Ambulance Response in Salinas

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 27, 2026

Time

1:07 a.m.

Roadway

River Road between the 12500 and 13199 blocks

Location

Salinas, Monterey County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported early Sunday in the 12500 to 13199 block of River Road in Salinas, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 1:07 a.m. with an ambulance requested to the area, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what may have caused the collision.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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