Crash
State Route 190 Crash Near Death Valley Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 16, 2026
Time
9:42 p.m.
Roadway
State Route 190 between postmile markers 102 and 198
Location
DEATH VALLEY, Inyo County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 190 between postmile markers 102 and 198 near Death Valley on Oct. 16, 2026, at approximately 9:42 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The record listed the injury status as unknown.
No further details on the severity or number of people hurt were included. The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.
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Legal context
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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