Crash

Porterville Crash on West Putnam Avenue Brings Ambulance Call

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 21, 2026 at 2:23 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 21, 2026

Time

2:23 a.m.

Roadway

the 400 block of West Putnam Avenue

Location

Porterville, Tulare County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported in the 400 block of West Putnam Avenue in Porterville around 2:23 a.m. Sept. 21, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not part of the CHP record, nor was a specific count of anyone injured.

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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