Injury Crash
El Centro Crash on Westbound SR-60 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
July 29, 2026
5:52 p.m.
SR60 W / EUCLID AVE OFR
El Centro, Imperial County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 115°F · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 60 at the Euclid Avenue off-ramp in El Centro shortly before 6 p.m. on July 29, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the call as an ambulance enroute, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The collision occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 114 degrees at the time. Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.
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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