Crash
Merced County Crash on State Route 140 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
November 1, 2026
Time
6:02 p.m.
Roadway
State Route 140 at Santa Fe Grade Road
Location
Merced County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 140 at Santa Fe Grade Road in Merced County on Nov. 1, 2026, around 6:02 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, meaning CHP had not confirmed at the time whether anyone was hurt.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the extent of any injuries remains unreported.
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Legal context
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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