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Hit-and-Run Collision With Injuries Reported on State Route 111

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 31, 2026

Time

12:47 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 111 at West Groshen Road

Location

Imperial County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 110°F · 3 mph wind

Report

Report body

A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on State Route 111 at West Groshen Road in Imperial County shortly before 1 p.m. on July 31, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The extent of the injuries was not detailed in the dispatch entry. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 110 degrees at the time.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the number of people hurt, or what led to the crash, and no information was given about the driver who fled the scene.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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