Crash
Inyo County Crash on Saline Valley Alternate Route Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
October 20, 2026
5:19 p.m.
Saline Valley Alternate Route at State Route 190
Inyo County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 60°F · 6 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at Saline Valley Alternate Route at State Route 190 in Inyo County at approximately 5:19 p.m. on Oct. 20, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision, and no cause has been noted in the record.
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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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