Crash
Crest Collision on Westbound Interstate 8 — Injuries Not Specified
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 4, 2026
Time
12:49 a.m.
Roadway
westbound Interstate 8
Location
Crest, San Diego County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 8 near Crest shortly before 1 a.m. on September 4, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the incident as an unknown-injury collision, meaning injury status had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
The dispatch entry did not include how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was specified.
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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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