Crash
Ambulance Called to I-40 Crash Near Kelbaker Road Off-Ramp
Incident record
August 17, 2026
3:40 p.m.
westbound Interstate 40 at the Kelbaker Road off-ramp
San Bernardino County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 102°F · 6 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported westbound on Interstate 40 at the Kelbaker Road off-ramp in San Bernardino County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 3:40 p.m. on August 17 with an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures in the area were near 102 degrees at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, 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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