Crash
Heber Collision on Interstate 405 Draws Ambulance Response

Incident record
October 15, 2026
4:58 p.m.
northbound Interstate 405 at Cherry Avenue
Heber, Imperial County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 405 at Cherry Avenue in Heber shortly before 5 p.m. on Oct. 15, 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 log.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given beyond the ambulance request.
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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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