Crash
Planada Crash at Plainsburg Road Draws Ambulance Call
Incident record
August 21, 2026
11:03 a.m.
Plainsburg Road at State Route 140
Planada, Merced County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at Plainsburg Road at State Route 140 in Planada on Aug. 21, 2026, at approximately 11:03 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the collision, and no injury count was provided.
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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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