Crash
Menifee Collision on State Route 79 Near Newport Road Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
October 4, 2026
10:47 p.m.
southbound State Route 79 south of Newport Road
Menifee, Riverside County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported late Sunday on southbound State Route 79 south of Newport Road in Menifee, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 10:47 p.m. local time on October 4, 2026, and was logged with an unknown injury status.
CHP dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt in the crash. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the collision were also not included in the report.
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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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