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Escondido Crash on SR-198 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 22, 2026 at 7:37 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 22, 2026

Time

7:37 a.m.

Roadway

westbound State Route 198 at 6th Avenue

Location

Escondido, San Diego County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Light drizzle · 64°F · 1 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 198 at 6th Avenue in Escondido shortly before 7:37 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the injury status as unknown, with light drizzle reported in the area at the time.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed as of the report.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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