Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on State Route 188 in San Diego County
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 18, 2026
Time
4:07 p.m.
Roadway
State Route 188 near postmile markers 423-449
Location
San Diego 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 State Route 188 near postmile 423-449 in San Diego County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 4:07 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2026.
Dispatch classified the crash as a hit-and-run with injuries but did not specify how many people were hurt. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the collision were not included in the report.
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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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