Crash
Northbound SR-99 Crash Near Lerdo Highway Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 19, 2026
3:34 p.m.
northbound State Route 99 just south of Lerdo Highway
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Partly cloudy · 102°F · 5 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 99 just south of Lerdo Highway in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred around 3:34 p.m. on Aug. 19. Dispatch records show an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The crash happened during a stretch of extreme afternoon heat in the area.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no injury count was provided.
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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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