Crash
Injury Extent Not Yet Known After I-10 Crash Near Morongo Trail
Incident record
August 20, 2026
4:13 p.m.
westbound Interstate 10 east of Morongo Trail near mile marker 18
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Overcast · 103°F · 11 mph wind
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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 crash was logged Aug. 20 at 4:13 p.m., with injury status listed as unknown in the dispatch entry. Temperatures near the scene were reported around 103 degrees under overcast skies at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the collision.
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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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