Crash
Novato Crash at Washington Street and Avenue 42 — Injuries Not Confirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 23, 2026
Time
7:22 p.m.
Roadway
Washington Street at Avenue 42
Location
Novato, Marin County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Washington Street at Avenue 42 in Novato on Sep 23, 2026, at about 7:22 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent or presence of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.
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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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