Crash
Napa County Crash on Dry Creek Road Brings Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 17, 2026
Time
9:36 a.m.
Roadway
Dry Creek Road at Oakville Grade
Location
Napa County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on Dry Creek Road at Oakville Grade in Napa County at 9:36 a.m. on Aug. 17, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an ambulance-enroute incident, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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