Crash
Mad River Crash on Van Duzen Road Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
September 26, 2026
12:27 a.m.
Van Duzen Road near the 134-165 marker
Mad River, Trinity County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Saturday on Van Duzen Road near the 134-165 marker in Mad River, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred around 12:27 a.m. on September 26, 2026, and an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and the number of people injured was not detailed.
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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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