Crash
Westbound Highway 78 Crash Near Twin Oaks Valley Road Draws CHP Response
Incident record
August 17, 2026
12:18 p.m.
westbound State Route 78 at Twin Oaks Valley Road
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 108°F · 7 mph wind
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 78 at Twin Oaks Valley Road in California shortly before 12:20 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Temperatures near 108 degrees were recorded in the area at the time.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.
Related resources
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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