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Injuries Possible After Highway Crash Near Mile Marker 128

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 26, 2026

Time

3:59 p.m.

Roadway

the eastbound highway near mile marker 128

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 102°F · 4 mph wind

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A traffic collision was reported along the eastbound highway near mile marker 128 in Mendocino County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident, logged at 3:59 p.m. on Aug. 26, prompted an ambulance to be requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures in the area were near 102 degrees at the time.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was provided.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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