Crash
Julian Crash on State Route 78 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 22, 2026
6:58 a.m.
State Route 78 near the 4700 block
Julian, San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Slight rain · 51°F · 0.06 in precip · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported along State Route 78 near the 4700 block in Julian around 6:58 a.m. Wednesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Light rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data for the location.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.
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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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