Crash
Hit-and-Run on State Route 39 Leaves Injuries, CHP Says
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 16, 2026
Time
4:56 p.m.
Roadway
State Route 39 near postmile 25
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on State Route 39 near postmile 25 on Aug. 16, 2026, at about 4:56 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The at-fault driver did not remain at the scene, per the dispatch classification.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the number of people hurt, or what led up 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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