Crash
Imperial County Crash on Evan Hewes Highway Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 14, 2026
1:11 p.m.
Johnson Lane at West Evan Hewes Highway
Imperial County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 103°F · 3 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at Johnson Lane at West Evan Hewes Highway in Imperial County shortly after 1 p.m. on Aug. 14, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Temperatures at the time were near 103 degrees.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been confirmed.
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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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