Crash

McSwain Collision on North Southern Pacific Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

2:21 p.m.

Roadway

North Southern Pacific Avenue at North Buhach Road

Location

McSwain, Merced County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Slight rain · 61°F · 0.07 in precip · 9 mph wind

Report

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A traffic collision was reported at North Southern Pacific Avenue at North Buhach Road in McSwain on Nov. 13 at 2:21 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light rain was falling in the area at the time.

Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was injured in the crash. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the collision were also not part of the dispatch entry.

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.

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