Crash
Injury Status Not Confirmed After Sonoma County Crash on State Route 12
Incident record
October 16, 2026
5:39 p.m.
State Route 12 at Cavedale Road
Sonoma County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 12 at Cavedale Road in Sonoma County on Oct. 16, 2026, at approximately 5:39 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged with unknown injuries, meaning dispatch had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt at the time of the report.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been identified in the record reviewed.
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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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