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San Diego County Crash on State Route 78 Brings Ambulance Request

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 12, 2026 at 10:39 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 12, 2026

Time

10:39 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 78 at the Orasco Guejito Truck Trail

Location

San Diego County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Moderate drizzle · 60°F · 0.03 in precip · 0 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported late Thursday on State Route 78 at the Orasco Guejito Truck Trail in San Diego County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash, logged at 10:39 p.m., prompted an ambulance to be requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch record. Light rain was falling in the area at the time, per weather data.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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