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Injury Extent Not Specified in McKinleyville Crash at Central Avenue and Heartwood Drive

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 27, 2026

Time

9:13 a.m.

Roadway

Central Avenue at Heartwood Drive

Location

McKinleyville, Humboldt County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at Central Avenue at Heartwood Drive in McKinleyville on Oct. 27, 2026, at about 9:13 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an unknown-injury collision, meaning injury status had not been confirmed at the time of the report.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.

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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