Crash
Extreme Heat Present as Ambulance Called to Westbound I-10 Crash Near Cherry Valley Boulevard
Incident record
August 21, 2026
12:13 p.m.
westbound Interstate 10 west of Cherry Valley Boulevard
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Mainly clear · 108°F · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 10 west of Cherry Valley Boulevard shortly after noon on Aug. 21, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Temperatures near 108°F were recorded in the area at the time of the crash.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been 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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