Injury Crash
Minor Injuries Reported in Crash on Eastbound Route 198 Near Route 99
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 18, 2026
Time
7:56 a.m.
Roadway
eastbound State Route 198 just west of State Route 99
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported on eastbound State Route 198 just west of State Route 99 in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 7:56 a.m. on Aug. 18, 2026, and classified by dispatch as a minor-injury collision.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the exact number of people hurt, or what led to the crash.
Related resources
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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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