Crash
Injury Extent Unclear After Eastbound SR-91 Crash Near Peralta Scales
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 16, 2026
Time
6:53 p.m.
Roadway
eastbound State Route 91 at Peralta Scales
Location
Oakland, Alameda County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 91 at Peralta Scales in Oakland, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 6:53 p.m. on Aug. 16.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the severity or number of people hurt was not confirmed. The record also did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
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Legal context
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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