Crash
Tulare County Crash on State Route 198 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
July 29, 2026
5:22 p.m.
westbound State Route 198 at South Shirk Road
Tulare County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 103°F · 6 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 198 at South Shirk Road in Tulare County on July 29, 2026 at 5:22 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt.
Temperatures were near 103°F at the time, according to weather data for the area. The dispatch record did not include the number of vehicles involved or what caused the crash.
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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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