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Lee Vining Crash on State Route 120 Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 2, 2026

Time

10:38 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 120 at Log Cabin Mine Road

Location

Lee Vining, Mono County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on State Route 120 at Log Cabin Mine Road in Lee Vining shortly before 10:38 p.m. on Sept. 2, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged an ambulance as en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

No information on how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash was included in the dispatch entry, and the number of people affected was not specified.

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.

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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