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Lake Hughes Crash on Elizabeth Lake Road Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 28, 2026

Time

3:50 a.m.

Roadway

Elizabeth Lake Road near the 14140 block

Location

Lake Hughes, Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported early Monday on Elizabeth Lake Road in Lake Hughes, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 3:50 a.m. near the 14140 block of the roadway.

An ambulance was requested to the location, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch record. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not part of the report.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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