Crash
Extreme Heat Adds to Concern After Dillon Road Crash in Garnet
Incident record
August 2, 2026
4:52 p.m.
Dillon Road at Zeta Road
Garnet, Riverside County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 114°F · 12 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at Dillon Road at Zeta Road in Garnet at 4:52 p.m. on Aug. 2, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The crash occurred as temperatures in the area reached roughly 114 degrees, a factor that can affect both drivers and emergency response. Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what caused the collision.
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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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