Crash
State Route 299 Crash in Lewiston Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 7, 2026
4:33 p.m.
State Route 299
Lewiston, Trinity County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 102°F · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 299 in Lewiston at 4:33 p.m. Thursday, 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.
The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 102 degrees at the time. Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.
Related resources
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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