Crash

Sycamore Collision on State Route 78 Leaves Injury Status Unclear

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 24, 2026 at 12:17 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 24, 2026

Time

12:17 p.m.

Roadway

eastbound State Route 78 at Sycamore

Location

Sycamore, Colusa County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 78 at Sycamore around 12:17 p.m. on September 24, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, so whether anyone was hurt has not been confirmed.

No information on the number of vehicles involved or what caused the crash was included in the dispatch record.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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