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Crash on Southbound State Route 1 Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 2, 2026 at 3:48 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 2, 2026

Time

3:48 p.m.

Roadway

southbound State Route 1 near Mile Marker 46

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 1 near Mile Marker 46 in Mendocino County on Nov 2, 2026, at approximately 3:48 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the call as an ambulance-enroute response, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

No further details on the collision's severity were included in the dispatch entry.

The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not part of the dispatch record, nor was an injury count confirmed.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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