Crash

State Route 137 Crash Near Road 140 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 16, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 16, 2026

Time

3:50 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 137 at Road 140

Location

Tulare County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on State Route 137 at Road 140 in Tulare County at 3:50 p.m. on September 16, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or extent.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused 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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