Crash

Eastbound State Route 78 Crash Near Twin Oaks Valley Road Leaves Injuries Unconfirmed

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 14, 2026

Time

1:45 p.m.

Roadway

eastbound State Route 78 at the Twin Oaks Valley Road off-ramp

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 103°F · 6 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 78 at the Twin Oaks Valley Road off-ramp shortly after 1:45 p.m. on Aug. 14, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

Temperatures at the time were near 103 degrees, a factor that can affect roadway conditions and driver stamina in extended incidents. The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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