Crash
Ambulance Called to Eastbound I-10 Crash Near Ford Dry Lake
Incident record
August 7, 2026
12:56 p.m.
eastbound Interstate 10 east of Ford Dry Lake, near mile marker 131
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 104°F · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound Interstate 10 east of Ford Dry Lake, near mile marker 131, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. on Aug. 7, with an ambulance requested to the location — a step that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures in the area were near 103 degrees at the time, according to weather data.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.
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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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