Crash
Late-Night Crash on Eastbound State Route 78 Under Investigation
Incident record
August 1, 2026
11:07 p.m.
eastbound State Route 78 west of Barham
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 103°F · 12 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 78 west of Barham in California shortly after 11 p.m. Friday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of the report. Temperatures near 103 degrees were recorded in the area at the time of the crash.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the collision, and no injury count was given.
Related resources
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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