Injury Crash

Minor-Injury Crash Reported Near Maxwell Rest Area Off-Ramp

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 29, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 29, 2026

Time

12:15 p.m.

Roadway

the Maxwell Rest Area off-ramp

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported near the Maxwell Rest Area off-ramp shortly after noon on Aug. 29, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch classified the crash as a minor-injury collision at the time it was logged.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what caused the collision. No additional details were included in the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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