Crash
Eastbound I-10 Crash Near Washington Brings Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 22, 2026
6:37 a.m.
eastbound Interstate 10 east of Washington, near Mile Marker 51
Washington, Nevada County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Thursday on eastbound Interstate 10 east of Washington, near mile marker 51, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 6:37 a.m.
An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision.
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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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