Crash
Desert Hot Springs Crash on Palm Drive Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 23, 2026
3:52 p.m.
Palm Drive at 20th Avenue
Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Mainly clear · 108°F · 10 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at Palm Drive at 20th Avenue in Desert Hot Springs on Aug. 23, 2026, at 3:52 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed an ambulance as en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 108 degrees at the time.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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