Injury Crash
Eastbound I-10 Crash at Date Palm Drive Draws Ambulance Amid Triple-Digit Heat
Incident record
July 28, 2026
6:19 p.m.
eastbound Interstate 10 at the Date Palm Drive off-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 107°F · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound Interstate 10 at the Date Palm Drive off-ramp in California shortly before 6:19 p.m. on July 28, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 107 degrees at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been 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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