Crash
Crash Reported at Bitterwater Road and Topo Valley Road in San Benito County
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 18, 2026
Time
10:02 p.m.
Roadway
Bitterwater Road at Topo Valley Road
Location
San Benito County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Bitterwater Road at Topo Valley Road in San Benito County late Sunday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly after 10 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2026.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed. The record did not include how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.
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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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