Crash
Westbound SR-198 Crash Near SR-43 Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
October 17, 2026
12:57 a.m.
westbound State Route 198 just west of State Route 43
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Saturday on westbound State Route 198 just west of State Route 43, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly before 1 a.m. with an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the record, and the number of people affected has not been specified.
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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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