Crash
Imperial Crash on Northbound I-805 Leaves Injury Status Unknown
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 16, 2026
Time
8:59 p.m.
Roadway
northbound Interstate 805 at Imperial Avenue
Location
Imperial, Imperial County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 805 at Imperial Avenue in Imperial shortly before 9 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No information on the number of vehicles involved or what led to the crash was included in the CHP record.
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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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