Crash
Eastbound State Route 78 Crash Near Barham Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 8, 2026
3:42 p.m.
eastbound State Route 78 west of Barham
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 107°F · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 78 west of Barham in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records, logged at 3:42 p.m. on Oct. 8. Dispatch marked the call with an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures in the area were near 107 degrees at the time.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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