Crash
Eastbound I-8 Crash Near Mission Gorge Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
August 12, 2026
6:27 p.m.
eastbound Interstate 8 near the Mission Gorge Road interchange in the Fairmount area
San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on eastbound Interstate 8 near the Mission Gorge Road interchange in the Fairmount area of San Diego County shortly after 6:27 p.m. on Aug. 12, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry logged the crash as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision, and no injury count was listed.
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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