Crash
Independence Crash on U.S. Highway 395 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
October 10, 2026
10:26 p.m.
U.S. Highway 395 at East Payne Street
Independence, Inyo County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on U.S. Highway 395 at East Payne Street in Independence late Friday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged just before 10:30 p.m. with an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was provided.
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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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