Crash
Injury Extent Not Specified in Westbound I-10 Crash Near Morongo Trail
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 31, 2026
Time
3:58 p.m.
Roadway
westbound Interstate 10 east of Morongo Trail, near mile marker 18
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Weather
Clear · 103°F · 5 mph wind
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 10 east of Morongo Trail, near mile marker 18, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 3:58 p.m. on Aug. 31 as an unknown-injury collision, with temperatures near 103 degrees at the time.
Dispatch did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, and no vehicle count or cause was included in the 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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