Crash
Injury Status Not Confirmed in Merced County Crash on State Route 165
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 8, 2026
Time
9:59 a.m.
Roadway
August Avenue at State Route 165
Location
Merced County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at August Avenue at State Route 165 in Merced County shortly before 10 a.m. on September 8, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the injury status as unknown, with no indication of severity or how many people may have been hurt.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to 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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