Crash
Rain Falling as Ambulance Called to Eastbound SR-78 Crash
Incident record
October 10, 2026
10:30 p.m.
eastbound State Route 78 west of Rancho Santa Fe Road
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Slight rain · 75°F · 0.09 in precip · 6 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported late Saturday on eastbound State Route 78 west of Rancho Santa Fe Road, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 10:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 2026, with an ambulance requested to the scene — a response that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Light rain was falling in the area at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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