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State Route 37 Crash in Sonoma County Leaves Injuries Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 17, 2026 at 11:29 a.m.

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Date

October 17, 2026

Time

11:29 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 37 at Lakeville Highway

Location

Sonoma County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at State Route 37 at Lakeville Highway in Sonoma County shortly before 11:30 a.m. on October 17, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.

The dispatch entry did not include how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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