Crash
Hit-and-Run on West Morton Avenue Leaves Injuries in Porterville
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 20, 2026
Time
9:03 a.m.
Roadway
West Morton Avenue near the 800 block
Location
Porterville, Tulare 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 West Morton Avenue near the 800 block in Porterville at 9:03 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
Dispatch classified the incident as a hit-and-run with injuries, but did not specify how many people were hurt. The record also left out the number of vehicles involved and what led to the crash.
Related resources
Related resources
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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