Crash

Early-Morning Crash on State Route 46 Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 20, 2026 at 12:17 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 20, 2026

Time

12:17 a.m.

Roadway

eastbound State Route 46 near mile marker 166

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported around 12:17 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, on eastbound State Route 46 near mile marker 166, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

The incident was logged in California. Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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