Crash
San Bernardino Crash on Westbound SR-78 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 18, 2026
3:24 p.m.
westbound State Route 78 at the Jefferson Street on-ramp
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Mainly clear · 101°F · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 78 at the Jefferson Street on-ramp in San Bernardino around 3:24 p.m. Aug. 18, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, with no severity or count confirmed at the time of the entry. Temperatures were near 101 degrees at the time of the crash.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision, and no cause was listed in the record.
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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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