Crash
Dense Drizzle Precedes Ambulance Call on Southbound SR-79 in Riverside County
Incident record
September 6, 2026
7:25 a.m.
southbound State Route 79, north of Gilman Springs Road
Riverside County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Dense drizzle · 70°F · 0.04 in precip · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision with an ambulance en route was reported on southbound State Route 79, north of Gilman Springs Road, in Riverside County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 7:25 a.m. Sunday amid dense drizzle in the area, which may have affected roadway conditions.
An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.
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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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