Crash
Ambulance Called After Westbound I-40 Crash Near Mile Marker 85
Incident record
October 4, 2026
2:11 p.m.
westbound Interstate 40 near mile marker 85
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 100°F · 5 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 40 near mile marker 85 in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 2:11 p.m. on Oct. 4 amid high heat, with temperatures near 100 degrees at the time.
An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
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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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