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Lewiston Crash on State Route 299 Classified as Minor Injury

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 24, 2026

Time

6:44 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 299

Location

Lewiston, Trinity County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

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A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported on State Route 299 in Lewiston Friday evening, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred at 6:44 p.m., dispatch logs show.

Dispatch classified the incident as a minor-injury collision but did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash. An exact count of those hurt was also not included in the record.

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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