Crash
Westbound SR-198 Crash Near Shirk Road Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 7, 2026
4:47 p.m.
westbound State Route 198 at the Shirk Road off-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 109°F · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 198 at the Shirk Road off-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 4:47 p.m. on Aug. 7, with temperatures near 109 degrees at the time, according to weather data for the area.
Dispatch listed the incident as a traffic collision with unknown injuries, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed in the record. No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry.
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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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