Crash
Big River Crash on Rio Vista Drive Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 17, 2026
2:37 p.m.
Rio Vista Dr / Dapishu Rd
Big River, San Bernardino County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 112°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at Rio Vista Drive at Dapishu Road in Big River shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 17, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures at the time were near 112 degrees, a factor that can heighten crash risk on desert roadways.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
Related resources
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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