Crash
Eastbound State Route 78 Crash Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
August 25, 2026
5:27 p.m.
eastbound State Route 78 west of Rancho Santa Fe Road
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Mainly clear · 114°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 78 west of Rancho Santa Fe Road on Aug 25, 2026, at 5:27 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt. Temperatures near 113 degrees were recorded in the area at the time.
The dispatch entry did not include a vehicle count or a cause for 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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