Crash
Injury Extent Not Specified in Westbound SR-78 Crash at I-5
Incident record
August 29, 2026
3:26 p.m.
westbound State Route 78 at Interstate 5
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 115°F · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 78 at Interstate 5 in California on Aug 29, 2026, at 3:26 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Temperatures at the time were near 115 degrees, extreme heat that can add strain during roadside incidents.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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