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Imperial County Crash Closes In on Interstate 805 Near Imperial Avenue

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 4, 2026

Time

8:40 a.m.

Roadway

northbound Interstate 805 south of Imperial Avenue

Location

Imperial County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 805 south of Imperial Avenue in Imperial County shortly before 8:40 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning dispatch had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt at the time of the entry.

No count of vehicles involved or possible cause was included in the dispatch line, and injury severity remains unconfirmed based on the information provided.

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.

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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