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Merritt Drive Crash in San Diego County Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 18, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

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Date

October 18, 2026

Time

4:22 p.m.

Roadway

the 3800-3899 block of Merritt Drive

Location

San Diego County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported in the 3800-3899 block of Merritt Drive in San Diego County on Oct. 18, 2026, at approximately 4:22 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown.

CHP records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or specify how many people may have been involved. The number of vehicles and the cause of the crash were also not part of the dispatch entry.

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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