Crash
Major-Injury Crash Reported on Westbound State Route 198 Near Lovers Lane
Incident record
August 6, 2026
7:58 p.m.
westbound State Route 198 at the Lovers Lane off-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 104°F · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision with major injuries was reported on westbound State Route 198 at the Lovers Lane off-ramp on Aug. 6, 2026, at 7:58 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was classified by dispatch as a major-injury crash amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 104 degrees at the time.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no exact count of injured occupants was provided.
Related resources
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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