Crash
Tulare County Collision on State Route 137 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

Incident record
October 16, 2026
6:48 a.m.
State Route 137 at Road 140
Tulare County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 137 at Road 140 in Tulare County at approximately 6:48 a.m. on Oct. 16, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log classified the incident as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been determined from the available information.
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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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