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State Route 253 Crash in Mendocino County Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
November 11, 2026
8:05 p.m.
State Route 253 between the 12380 and 14098 blocks
Mendocino County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 253 between the 12380 and 14098 blocks in Mendocino County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 8:05 p.m. on Nov. 11 with an ambulance requested to respond, 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 or what caused the crash, and no exact injury count was provided.
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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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