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Westbound SR-56 Crash Near Carmel Creek Road Brings Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 26, 2026 at 12:12 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 26, 2026

Time

12:12 p.m.

Roadway

westbound State Route 56 east of Carmel Creek Road

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported westbound on State Route 56 east of Carmel Creek Road, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report noted an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The incident was logged at 12:12 p.m. on Sep. 26.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been injured, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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