Crash
Injury Extent Not Specified in Chico Crash Near State Route 99

Incident record
August 16, 2026
2:37 p.m.
the State Route 32 off-ramp at northbound State Route 99
Chico, Butte County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported near the State Route 32 off-ramp at northbound State Route 99 in Chico shortly after 2:30 p.m. on August 16, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed injuries as unknown, meaning the extent of any harm to those involved was not confirmed at the time of the report.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash. No further details on cause or injury count were included in the report.
Related resources
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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