Serious Injury Reported in Two-Car Collision on Highway 99 Near Catlett Road in Pleasant Grove

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Two-Vehicle Crash Leaves One Seriously Hurt on State Route 99 in Pleasant Grove

A major two-vehicle crash on State Route 99 near Catlett Road in Pleasant Grove left one person with serious injuries late Saturday morning. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the scene at approximately 11:33 a.m., after receiving reports of a collision involving a gold Toyota Tacoma and a gold Range Rover.

The crash occurred on the southbound side of Highway 99, just south of Catlett Road. Emergency crews arrived quickly and provided aid to the injured parties. According to officials, at least one person suffered severe injuries as a result of the impact. The current condition of the injured individual has not been released, and authorities have not confirmed if others were hurt in the incident.

Details about what led to the collision remain under investigation. The CHP has not yet shared specifics regarding the cause of the crash or whether any citations have been issued. Both vehicles sustained significant damage, and traffic in the area was temporarily affected as crews worked to clear the scene and assist those involved.

Major vehicle accidents like this can result in life-changing injuries and raise questions about liability and recovery. For those affected by serious crashes, seeking guidance from experienced legal professionals is often crucial. The Law Offices of Burg & Brock offers support for victims of car accidents, including those involving severe injuries or complex circumstances. Their Car Accident Attorney and VEHICLE ACCIDENTS services are available to help individuals understand their rights and pursue compensation.

Authorities urge anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information to contact the California Highway Patrol as the investigation continues. Updates will be provided as more details become available.

What California law says after a car accident

Reporting requirements after a California collision

California imposes reporting duties on drivers that are separate from any insurance claim.

A report must be filed with the DMV on form SR-1 within ten days of a collision that caused any injury, any death, or more than one thousand dollars in property damage to any one person. This duty applies regardless of fault, applies even when police responded and wrote their own report, and is not satisfied by notifying an insurance company. With current repair costs, most collisions that involve a body shop meet the damage threshold.

A separate rule covers collisions causing injury or death. The driver must make a written report to the California Highway Patrol, or to the city police department where the collision happened in a city, within twenty four hours. The statute states this duty for every injury or fatal collision. In practice, where officers responded and completed a report at the scene, that report generally satisfies the agency’s need, but a driver who assumes this without confirming it is relying on practice rather than on the text of the law.

Missing the DMV deadline can lead to suspension of driving privileges, an outcome unrelated to who caused the collision.

California filing deadlines for injury and death claims

In California, a lawsuit for personal injury caused by another person’s negligence generally must be filed within two years of the injury, under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. A claim for a death caused by another’s wrongful act or neglect runs under the same two-year period.

Shorter deadlines apply in specific situations. If a city, county or state agency may be responsible, a written claim must normally be presented to that public entity within six months. Claims involving minors, injuries that are not discovered right away, and certain defendants can follow different timelines.

Which deadline applies depends on the facts of each situation, and the standard two-year period does not govern every claim.

Your Rights After a Car Accident in California

A collision like this one raises questions about fault, insurance and medical costs, usually before anyone has had time to think about them. These guides explain how California handles them.