Crash
State Route 162 Crash Near Willows Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
October 22, 2026
8:00 p.m.
State Route 162 near the 4900–5000 block
Willows, Glenn County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 58°F · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 162 near the 4900–5000 block in Willows at around 8:00 p.m. on October 22, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash. The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the collision.
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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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