Crash
Los Banos Crash on State Route 152 at 7th Street Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 7, 2026
5:30 p.m.
State Route 152 at 7th Street
Los Banos, Merced County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 104°F · 10 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 152 at 7th Street in Los Banos on Aug. 7 at 5:30 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt. Temperatures in the area were around 104 degrees at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, provide an injury count, or note a cause for 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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