Crash
Pala Collision on State Route 76 Draws Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 4, 2026
5:32 a.m.
Lilac Extension Road at State Route 76
Pala, San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Tuesday morning near Lilac Extension Road at State Route 76 in Pala, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 5:32 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2026, with an ambulance requested to the area — a step that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
CHP records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash. No cause or injury count was included in the report.
Related resources
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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