Crash
Hit-and-Run on Ashby Road Leaves Injuries in Merced
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 25, 2026
Time
11:57 a.m.
Roadway
Ashby Road
Location
Merced, Merced County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on Ashby Road in Merced shortly before noon on Aug. 25, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged at 11:57 a.m.
Dispatch did not specify how many people were hurt, how many vehicles were involved, or what led to the crash.
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Legal context
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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