Crash
Merced County Hit-and-Run on State Route 165 Leaves Injuries Reported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 2, 2026
Time
4:22 p.m.
Roadway
State Route 165 at Westside Boulevard
Location
Merced County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on State Route 165 at Westside Boulevard in Merced County on Oct. 2, 2026, around 4:22 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch entry did not include how many vehicles were involved, the number of people hurt, or what caused the crash, and no information on the fleeing driver was provided.
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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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