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Merced County Crash at Fowler Road Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 8, 2026

Time

9:03 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 165 at Fowler Road

Location

Merced County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

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A traffic collision was reported the evening of Sept. 8 at State Route 165 at Fowler Road in Merced County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the incident around 9:03 p.m. with injuries listed as unknown at the time of the report.

CHP records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or how many people may have been involved. The number of vehicles and the cause of the crash were also not included in 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.

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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