Crash
Upper Lake Crash on State Route 20 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
October 5, 2026
11:39 a.m.
State Route 20 between the 8546 and 8701 address markers
Upper Lake, Lake County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 20 near Upper Lake, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call, logged at 11:39 a.m. on Oct. 5, noted an ambulance was en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though their extent was not confirmed.
The location was listed along State Route 20 between the 8546 and 8701 address markers. Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to 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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