Crash
Sonoma County Crash Near Valley Ford Road Draws Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 19, 2026
2:36 p.m.
State Route 1 at Valley Ford Road
Sonoma County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 1 at Valley Ford Road in Sonoma County shortly before 2:36 p.m. on Aug. 19, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals the possibility of injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Details beyond the initial call were limited. The number of vehicles involved and what led to the crash were not part of the record, and no injury count was specified.
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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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