Crash
El Centro Crash on West Evan Hewes Highway Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
November 12, 2026
Time
5:16 p.m.
Roadway
West Evan Hewes Highway near the 700-800 block
Location
El Centro, Imperial County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
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A traffic collision was reported on West Evan Hewes Highway near the 700-800 block in El Centro at 5:16 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count or severity was provided.
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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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