Crash
Injury Status Not Specified in Riverside County Crash on SR-79
Incident record
August 18, 2026
6:37 p.m.
southbound State Route 79 at Gilman Springs Road
Riverside County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 100°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 79 at Gilman Springs Road in Riverside County on Aug. 18, 2026, at 6:37 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt. Temperatures were near 100 degrees at the time.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been reported.
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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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