Crash
El Cajon Crash on Dehesa Road Prompts Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 17, 2026
Time
3:41 a.m.
Roadway
Dehesa Road near the 3800 block
Location
El Cajon, San Diego County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on Dehesa Road in El Cajon early Monday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged around 3:41 a.m. on Aug. 17, 2026.
Dispatch noted an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not part of the dispatch entry.
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Legal context
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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