Crash

Injury Status Unreported in Westbound SR-198 Crash Near Akers Street

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 24, 2026 at 5:17 p.m.

Map showing Tulare County, CA — Map precision: road

Incident record

Date

September 24, 2026

Time

5:17 p.m.

Roadway

westbound State Route 198 at the Akers Street on-ramp

Location

Tulare County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 101°F · 4 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 198 at the Akers Street on-ramp in Tulare County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred around 5:17 p.m. on September 24, 2026, and was logged with an unknown injury status.

Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, and no vehicle count or cause was included in the entry.

Source: CHP dispatch records

Helpful links

Accident reportsGet help requesting an accident report Driving coursesTraffic school and defensive driving by state

Related resources

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.

Nearby coverage