Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on Old State Highway in Hemet
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 13, 2026
Time
6:26 p.m.
Roadway
Old State Highway
Location
Hemet, Riverside County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported on Old State Highway in Hemet on Aug. 13, 2026, around 6:26 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch log listed the incident as a hit-and-run with injuries but did not confirm how many people were hurt or how severely. No vehicle count or cause was included in the report, and the fleeing driver was not described.
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Legal context
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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