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Injury Extent Not Specified After Crash on Westbound I-40 Near California, CA

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 30, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 30, 2026

Time

6:15 p.m.

Roadway

westbound Interstate 40 near mile marker 84.30

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 40 near mile marker 84.30 in California, CA, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly after 6:15 p.m. on September 30 with injury status listed as unknown.

Dispatch records did not confirm how many people were hurt or specify a severity level. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were also not included in the report.

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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