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Merced County Crash on State Route 59 Brings Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 13, 2026

Time

4:46 a.m.

Roadway

Belcher Avenue at State Route 59

Location

Merced County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported early Tuesday near Belcher Avenue at State Route 59 in Merced County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call around 4:46 a.m. with an ambulance en route, a response that typically signals possible injuries, though their extent was not confirmed.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been noted in the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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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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