Crash
Injury Extent Not Yet Known After Southbound SR-17 Crash
Incident record
August 7, 2026
4:54 p.m.
southbound State Route 17 at the Hamilton Avenue on-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 105°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 17 at the Hamilton Avenue on-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged just before 5 p.m. local time on Aug. 7, with injury status not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Temperatures in the area were reported near 105 degrees at the time.
Dispatch 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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