Crash
Heavy Rain Accompanies Early-Morning Crash on State Route 78 in Brawley
Incident record
October 11, 2026
2:31 a.m.
State Route 78 near the 3500 block
Brawley, Imperial County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Heavy rain · 73°F · 0.45 in precip · 12 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 78 near the 3500 block in Brawley at approximately 2:31 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Heavy rain was falling in the area at the time of the crash.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision, and no cause has been reported.
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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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