Crash

Injury Status Not Confirmed in Meridian Crash on State Route 45

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 25, 2026

Time

5:00 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 45 near the 4176-4299 block

Location

Meridian, Colusa County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported early Friday on State Route 45 near the 4176-4299 block in Meridian, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 5:00 a.m. and was logged with an unknown injury status.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the collision.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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