Crash
Blythe Crash on Northbound I-710 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
August 20, 2026
1:15 p.m.
northbound Interstate 710 at Willow Street
Blythe, Riverside County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 106°F · 6 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 710 at Willow Street in Blythe shortly after 1:15 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the incident as a collision with unknown injuries, and the crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 106 degrees at the time.
The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were not part of the dispatch entry, and CHP records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt.
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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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