Crash
Imperial County Crash on Menvielle Road Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 12, 2026
11:27 a.m.
Menvielle Road at Gateway Road
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 Menvielle Road at Gateway Road in Imperial County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call went out shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 12, with an ambulance requested to the area — a step that typically points to possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures near 103 degrees were recorded in the area at the time of the crash.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the collision.
Related resources
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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