Crash
Eastbound SR-78 Crash in California Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
October 5, 2026
4:10 p.m.
eastbound State Route 78 at the Barham off-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 101°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 78 at the Barham off-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred at 4:10 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2026, with injury status not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Temperatures near 101°F were recorded in the area at the time, under clear skies. Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused 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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