Crash
Westbound State Route 56 Crash Prompts Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 22, 2026
Time
8:12 p.m.
Roadway
westbound State Route 56
Location
San Diego, San Diego County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 56 in San Diego shortly after 8:12 p.m. Saturday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, 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 dispatch did not specify how many people may have been hurt.
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Legal context
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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