Crash
Westbound State Route 78 Crash Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 10, 2026
10:22 p.m.
westbound State Route 78 east of Mar Vista
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 78 east of Mar Vista Wednesday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred around 10:22 p.m. and prompted a request for an ambulance to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to 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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