Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on Westbound State Route 198 in Escondido
Incident record
September 3, 2026
6:04 a.m.
westbound State Route 198 at 6th Avenue
Escondido, San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported on westbound State Route 198 at 6th Avenue in Escondido, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred early Thursday morning, around 6:04 a.m. local time.
Dispatch classified the crash as involving injuries but did not specify how many people were hurt or the extent of those injuries. The number of vehicles involved and the circumstances of the crash were not included in the dispatch entry.
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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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