Crash
Crash Reported at Elk Mountain Road and Pitney Lane in Lake County
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 4, 2026
Time
9:13 a.m.
Roadway
Elk Mountain Road at Pitney Lane
Location
Lake County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Elk Mountain Road at Pitney Lane in Lake County at 9:13 a.m. on Oct. 4, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
Injury status was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused 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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