Crash

Injury Extent Unreported in Early-Morning Crash on State Route 62

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 26, 2026 at 4:53 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 26, 2026

Time

4:53 a.m.

Roadway

eastbound State Route 62 near the off-ramp at State Route 177, around mile marker 85

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported early Wednesday on eastbound State Route 62 near the off-ramp connecting to State Route 177 around mile marker 85, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 4:53 a.m. in California.

Dispatch logged the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the collision were also not included in the report.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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