Crash
Mendocino Pass Road Collision Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 12, 2026
3:41 p.m.
State Route 162 at Mendocino Pass Road
Mendocino County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at State Route 162 at Mendocino Pass Road in Mendocino County on Aug 12, 2026, at 3:41 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were not part of the CHP dispatch record, nor was a specific injury count given.
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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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