Crash
San Marcos Crash on State Route 78 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 16, 2026
4:33 p.m.
westbound State Route 78 east of San Marcos
San Marcos, San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 78 east of San Marcos, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred Oct. 16, 2026, at approximately 4:33 p.m., and an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the number of people affected, or what caused the crash.
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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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