Crash
South Melrose Drive Crash in San Diego County Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 20, 2026
8:19 a.m.
South Melrose Drive at westbound State Route 78
San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at South Melrose Drive at westbound State Route 78 in San Diego County around 8:19 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the incident as an ambulance en route, which typically indicates the possibility of injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no further injury details were included.
Related resources
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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