Crash
Merced County Crash on State Route 140 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
November 5, 2026
12:58 a.m.
State Route 140 at Plainsburg Road
Merced County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Thursday at State Route 140 at Plainsburg Road in Merced County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 12:58 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2026, and was logged as an unknown-injury collision.
Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or specify how severe any injuries might be. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash also were 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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