Crash
Eastbound State Route 78 Crash Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 31, 2026
8:14 p.m.
eastbound State Route 78 west of Jefferson
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 78 west of Jefferson the evening of Aug. 31, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as a 1141 enroute, meaning an ambulance was requested — a step that often points to possible injuries, though none were confirmed in the record.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.
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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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