Crash

State Route 116 Crash Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 17, 2026 at 8:37 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 17, 2026

Time

8:37 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 116 at Green Valley Road

Location

Sonoma County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported at State Route 116 at Green Valley Road in Sonoma County shortly before 8:37 a.m. on Sept. 17, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.

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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