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Eastbound State Route 4 Crash Draws Ambulance Response in Merced County
Incident record
August 22, 2026
2:02 p.m.
eastbound State Route 4 at the Pacheco Boulevard off-ramp
Merced County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 4 at the Pacheco Boulevard off-ramp in Merced County shortly after 2 p.m. on Aug. 22, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch noted an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the number of people injured had not been specified at the time of the report.
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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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