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Merced County Crash at Ortigalita Road, Mervel Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 27, 2026 at 7:10 a.m.

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Date

October 27, 2026

Time

7:10 a.m.

Roadway

Ortigalita Road at Mervel Avenue

Location

Merced County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at Ortigalita Road at Mervel Avenue in Merced County shortly after 7:10 a.m. on Oct. 27, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.

No further details were included in the CHP record. The number of vehicles involved, any injury counts, and a possible cause were not specified in the dispatch log.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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