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Sonoma County Crash on River Road Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 25, 2026 at 9:31 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 25, 2026

Time

9:31 a.m.

Roadway

River Road at Martinelli Road

Location

Sonoma County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported at River Road at Martinelli Road in Sonoma County on Sep 25, 2026, at 9:31 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, meaning it is not yet clear whether anyone was hurt.

No further details were included in the dispatch record. The number of vehicles involved and what may have caused the crash were not specified.

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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