Crash

Santa Ysabel Crash on State Route 78 at State Route 79 — Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 5, 2026 at 12:59 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 5, 2026

Time

12:59 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 78 at State Route 79

Location

Santa Ysabel, San Diego County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported early Saturday at State Route 78 at State Route 79 in Santa Ysabel, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 12:59 a.m. on September 5, 2026, with injury status listed as unknown.

Dispatch did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or how severely. The record also did not include how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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Legal context

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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