Injury Crash
Minor Injuries Reported in Crash at State Route 198 and Peach Tree Road
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 20, 2026
Time
11:45 a.m.
Roadway
State Route 198 at Peach Tree Road
Location
Monterey County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported at State Route 198 at Peach Tree Road in Monterey County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred shortly before noon on October 20, 2026.
Dispatch classified the collision as minor injury but did not specify how many vehicles were involved or how many people were hurt. No cause was listed in the record.
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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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