Crash
Monterey Crash on Charles Benson Drive Brings Ambulance Request
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 31, 2026
Time
8:56 a.m.
Roadway
Charles Benson Drive at Del Monte Avenue
Location
Monterey, Monterey County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on Charles Benson Drive at Del Monte Avenue in Monterey at 8:56 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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