Crash
State Route 91 Crash in Merced Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 18, 2026
Time
3:13 a.m.
Roadway
westbound State Route 91 at Santa Fe Avenue
Location
Merced, Merced County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported early Sunday on westbound State Route 91 at Santa Fe Avenue in Merced, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 3:13 a.m. with injury status listed as unknown.
Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt in the crash. The number of vehicles involved and what led to the collision were also not included in the report.
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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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