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Mendocino County Crash on Low Gap Road — Injuries Not Yet Confirmed

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 27, 2026

Time

5:12 a.m.

Roadway

Low Gap Road at Pine Ridge Road

Location

Mendocino County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported at Low Gap Road at Pine Ridge Road in Mendocino County early Monday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly after 5:12 a.m. with injury status unconfirmed at the time of the report.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, whether anyone was hurt, or what led to the crash.

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.

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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