Crash

Brawley Crash on Interstate 280 Off-Ramp Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 2, 2026

Time

5:41 p.m.

Roadway

northbound Interstate 280 at the Cesar Chavez Street off-ramp

Location

Brawley, Imperial County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 104°F · 5 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 280 at the Cesar Chavez Street off-ramp in Brawley around 5:41 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Temperatures near 103 degrees were recorded in the area at the time of the crash.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the report, and dispatch gave no further detail on how many people, if any, were hurt.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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