Crash
Extreme Heat, Unconfirmed Injuries in Nordahl Road Crash on SR-78
Incident record
September 11, 2026
5:54 p.m.
westbound State Route 78 at Nordahl Road
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Partly cloudy · 110°F · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 78 at Nordahl Road around 5:54 p.m. on Sept. 11, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with temperatures near 110 degrees at the time of the crash.
The number of vehicles involved and what caused the collision were not part of the dispatch entry, and CHP records did not specify whether anyone was hurt.
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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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