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San Luis Obispo County Crash Prompts Ambulance Response on Branch Road

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 30, 2026

Time

3:58 p.m.

Roadway

Branch Road at Union Road

Location

San Luis Obispo County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 100°F · 9 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported at Branch Road at Union Road in San Luis Obispo County on July 30, 2026, at 3:58 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the call as an ambulance-enroute response, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The temperature at the time was around 100 degrees.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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