Crash

Injury Extent Not Confirmed After Van Dusen Canyon Road Crash

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 10, 2026 at 5:37 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 10, 2026

Time

5:37 p.m.

Roadway

Van Dusen Canyon Road near mile marker 3N09

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 102°F · 11 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision with unknown injury was reported on Van Dusen Canyon Road near mile marker 3N09 in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 5:37 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2026, during a stretch of extreme heat with temperatures near 102 degrees.

Dispatch did not confirm how many people were hurt or how badly, and no vehicle count or cause was listed in the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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