Crash
Eastbound I-10 Crash Near Waterman Avenue Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
August 16, 2026
11:39 a.m.
eastbound Interstate 10 at the Waterman Avenue south off-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 102°F · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound Interstate 10 at the Waterman Avenue south off-ramp in California shortly before noon on Aug. 16, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 102 degrees at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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