Crash

Nipomo Crash on North Thompson Avenue — Injuries Not Confirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 1, 2026 at 1:22 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 1, 2026

Time

1:22 a.m.

Roadway

North Thompson Avenue

Location

Nipomo, San Luis Obispo County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on North Thompson Avenue in Nipomo early Thursday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 1:22 a.m. on Oct. 1 with injury status listed as unknown.

Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, nor did they include the number of vehicles involved or what caused the crash.

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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