Crash
Early-Morning Crash on Eastbound I-8 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 2, 2026
2:57 a.m.
eastbound Interstate 8 at the Forrester Road off-ramp
Imperial County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Sunday on eastbound Interstate 8 at the Forrester Road off-ramp in Imperial County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at approximately 2:57 a.m., with an ambulance requested to the scene — a step that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
CHP records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no injury count was provided beyond the ambulance request.
Related resources
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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