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Injury Status Not Confirmed After Crash on Southbound SR-99 in California

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 1, 2026

Time

4:09 p.m.

Roadway

southbound State Route 99 at the State Route 120 east off-ramp

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 105°F · 6 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 99 at the State Route 120 east off-ramp in California around 4:09 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed in the dispatch entry, and the crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 105 degrees at the time.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision, and no cause was listed in the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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