Crash
Coyote Wells Crash on Interstate 8 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 5, 2026
Time
11:20 a.m.
Roadway
eastbound Interstate 8 at the Coyote Wells overcrossing
Location
Coyote Wells, Imperial County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on eastbound Interstate 8 at the Coyote Wells overcrossing near Coyote Wells on Sep 5, 2026, at 11:20 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged with an unknown injury status.
Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, and no vehicle count or cause was included in the entry.
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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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