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Hit-and-Run Crash Reported Near Mile Marker 40 in California, Calif.

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 20, 2026 at 10:44 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 20, 2026

Time

10:44 p.m.

Roadway

westbound near mile marker 40, close to postmile 78

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported westbound near mile marker 40, close to postmile 78, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred around 10:44 p.m. Aug. 20 in California, California.

Dispatch listed the incident as a hit-and-run with injuries but did not confirm the number of people hurt. The record also did not include how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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