Injury Crash
Minor Injuries Reported in Nipomo Crash at Thompson and Willow
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 16, 2026
Time
12:44 p.m.
Roadway
North Thompson Avenue at Willow Road
Location
Nipomo, San Luis Obispo County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision classified by dispatch as a minor-injury crash was reported at North Thompson Avenue at Willow Road in Nipomo, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred at approximately 12:44 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2026.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to the crash.
Related resources
Related resources
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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