Crash
Injury Extent Not Specified in State Route 18–State Route 138 Crash
Incident record
August 5, 2026
4:36 p.m.
Sr18 / Sr138
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 107°F · 5 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at the junction of State Route 18 and State Route 138 in California on Aug. 5, 2026, at 4:36 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the severity or presence of any injuries was not confirmed. The incident occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 107 degrees at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given beyond the unconfirmed status noted in the record.
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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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