Injury Crash
Minor-Injury Crash Reported on Northbound Highway 17 at Summit Road
By Nationwide Report Staff

Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 13, 2026
Time
6:49 a.m.
Roadway
northbound State Route 17 at the Summit Road on-ramp
Location
California
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 on northbound State Route 17 at the Summit Road on-ramp at 6:49 a.m. on August 13, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what caused the collision.
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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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