Crash
Mad River Crash on State Route 36 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 12, 2026
Time
11:51 a.m.
Roadway
State Route 36
Location
Mad River, Trinity County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 36 in Mad River shortly before noon on Aug. 12, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the incident as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and no further details on injuries were specified.
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Legal context
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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