Crash
Monte Rio Crash on State Route 116 — Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
September 2, 2026
5:15 a.m.
State Route 116 at Monte Cristo Avenue
Monte Rio, Sonoma County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 60°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported early Wednesday on State Route 116 at Monte Cristo Avenue in Monte Rio, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 5:15 a.m. amid light drizzle in the area, though CHP records did not confirm whether anyone was injured.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision, and no cause has been listed.
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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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