Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported at Dolan Road and Avila Road in Elkhorn
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 26, 2026
Time
3:38 p.m.
Roadway
Dolan Road at Avila Road
Location
Elkhorn, Monterey County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
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A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported at Dolan Road at Avila Road in Elkhorn on Aug. 26, 2026, at about 3:38 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch classified the crash as involving injuries, but did not specify how many people were hurt. No vehicle count or cause was included in the record, and the fleeing driver was not further described.
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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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