Crash

Pala Crash on State Route 76 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 10, 2026 at 10:50 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 10, 2026

Time

10:50 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 76 near the 11798 block

Location

Pala, San Diego County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Slight rain · 69°F · 0.06 in precip · 9 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported on State Route 76 near Pala late Friday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred around 10:50 p.m. amid light rain in the area.

Dispatch logged the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any harm was not confirmed. The report did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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