Crash
Phelan Crash on State Route 138 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 17, 2026
Time
11:16 a.m.
Roadway
State Route 138 at Mormon Rocks
Location
Phelan, San Bernardino County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 138 at Mormon Rocks in Phelan around 11:16 a.m. on Aug. 17, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the incident with an unknown injury status, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash.
Related resources
Related resources
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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