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State Route 255 Crash in Humboldt County Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
November 9, 2026
4:57 p.m.
State Route 255 near mile marker 16.80
Humboldt County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 63°F · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 255 near mile marker 16.80 in Humboldt County on Nov. 9, 2026, at approximately 4:57 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, CHP records show.
The collision was logged with an unknown injury status, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were not included in the record.
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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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