Crash
Injury Status Not Confirmed in Westbound I-10 Crash Near 8th Street
Incident record
August 18, 2026
6:25 p.m.
westbound Interstate 10 at the 8th Street (State Route 243) exit
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 111°F · 5 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 10 at the 8th Street (State Route 243) exit in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 6:25 p.m. on August 18, with injury status not confirmed at the time of the report. Temperatures near 111 degrees were recorded in the area at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the extent of any injuries, 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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