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Drizzle-Slicked SR-118 Crash Near Tapo Canyon Road Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
November 1, 2026
1:37 a.m.
eastbound State Route 118 at Tapo Canyon Road
Ventura County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate drizzle · 56°F · 0.03 in precip · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported early Sunday on eastbound State Route 118 at Tapo Canyon Road in Ventura County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 1:37 a.m. amid moderate drizzle, and an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch log.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was provided.
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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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