Crash
Extreme Heat Adds to Westbound I-10 Crash Near State Route 60
Incident record
August 4, 2026
6:31 p.m.
westbound Interstate 10 west of State Route 60
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Mainly clear · 110°F · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 10 west of State Route 60 in California on Aug. 4, 2026, at about 6:31 p.m., 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.
Temperatures near the scene were around 110 degrees at the time of the crash. Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.
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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