Crash
Hemet Crash on State Route 74 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
October 7, 2026
4:39 p.m.
California Avenue at State Route 74
Hemet, Riverside County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 101°F · 1 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at California Avenue at State Route 74 in Hemet at 4:39 p.m. on Oct. 7, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures in the area were near 100 degrees at the time of the crash.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the exact number of people hurt, or what led to 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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