Crash
Old Arcata Road Crash in Jacoby Creek — Injuries Not Confirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 12, 2026
Time
9:55 a.m.
Roadway
Old Arcata Road at Halvorsen Creek Road
Location
Jacoby Creek, Humboldt County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Old Arcata Road at Halvorsen Creek Road in Jacoby Creek at 9:55 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, giving no indication of severity or how many people may have been hurt.
No count of vehicles involved or possible cause was included in the record, and CHP has not released further details on the collision.
Related resources
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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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