Injury Crash
Minor Injuries Reported in Hayfork Crash at Morgan Hill Road
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 22, 2026
Time
7:52 p.m.
Roadway
Morgan Hill Road at Josh Lane
Location
Hayfork, Trinity County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Weather
Light drizzle · 52°F · 4 mph wind
Report
Report body
A traffic collision classified by dispatch as a minor-injury crash was reported at Morgan Hill Road at Josh Lane in Hayfork around 7:52 p.m. on Oct. 22, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the exact number of people hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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