Crash
Ambulance Called After Crash on Eastbound I-8 Near Buckman Springs Road
Incident record
August 24, 2026
2:20 p.m.
eastbound Interstate 8 west of Buckman Springs Road
San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate drizzle · 91°F · 0.03 in precip · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound Interstate 8 west of Buckman Springs Road in San Diego County shortly after 2:20 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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