Crash
Calipatria Crash on Gentry Road Prompts Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 19, 2026
Time
4:44 a.m.
Roadway
the 6100 block of Gentry Road
Location
Calipatria, Imperial County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported early Tuesday in the 6100 block of Gentry Road in Calipatria, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call around 4:44 a.m. with an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was given.
Related resources
Related resources
Legal context
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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