Injury Crash

Minor Injuries Reported in Elkhorn Crash at Castroville Boulevard

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 18, 2026 at 7:52 a.m.

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Date

September 18, 2026

Time

7:52 a.m.

Roadway

Castroville Blvd / Ormart Rd

Location

Elkhorn, Monterey County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported at Castroville Boulevard at Ormart Road in Elkhorn around 7:52 a.m. on Sep. 18, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.

The collision was classified by dispatch as a minor-injury crash. No further details on the number of people hurt were included in the record.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.

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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