Crash
Southbound SR-99 Hit-and-Run Leaves Injuries in California
Incident record
August 9, 2026
3:20 p.m.
southbound State Route 99 at the Cherokee Road off-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 107°F · 3 mph wind
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A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on southbound State Route 99 at the Cherokee Road off-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 3:20 p.m. on Aug. 9, with temperatures near 107 degrees at the time.
Dispatch listed the incident as a hit-and-run with injuries but did not confirm how many people were hurt or how severely. No vehicle count or cause was included in the record.
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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