Crash
Injury Status Not Specified in El Cerrito Crash on Bedford Canyon Road
Incident record
August 26, 2026
5:15 p.m.
Bedford Canyon Rd / Liberty Ave
El Cerrito, Riverside County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 102°F · 9 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at Bedford Canyon Road at Liberty Avenue in El Cerrito on Aug. 26, 2026, around 5:15 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, and no severity or count of any injuries was confirmed. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 102 degrees at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the collision, and no further details on injuries were provided.
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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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