Crash
Ambulance Called to Collision on Borrego Salton Seaway Amid Extreme Heat
Incident record
August 29, 2026
6:40 p.m.
Borrego Salton Seaway
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 103°F · 16 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on Borrego Salton Seaway in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records, at 6:40 p.m. on Aug. 29. Dispatch listed the incident as an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures at the time were around 103 degrees, a factor that can compound risks for anyone involved in a roadside incident.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to 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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