Crash
Southbound State Route 85 Crash Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 19, 2026
11:11 p.m.
southbound State Route 85 at the Homestead Road off-ramp
Mendocino County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 85 at the Homestead Road off-ramp in Mendocino County late Wednesday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 11:11 p.m. Aug. 19, 2026, with injury status not confirmed at the time of the report.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no further details on injuries were included in the entry.
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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