Crash
Prunedale Crash at State Route 156 and Cathedral Oak Road Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
October 10, 2026
12:09 p.m.
State Route 156 at Cathedral Oak Road
Prunedale, Monterey County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at State Route 156 at Cathedral Oak Road in Prunedale shortly after noon on Oct. 10, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch record.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no official 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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