Injury Crash
La Quinta Hit-and-Run on State Route 57 Leaves Injuries Reported
Incident record
July 25, 2026
9:48 p.m.
northbound State Route 57 at Auto Centre Drive
La Quinta, Riverside County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 108°F · 6 mph wind
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A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on northbound State Route 57 at Auto Centre Drive in La Quinta, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 9:48 p.m. on July 25, with the temperature near 107 degrees at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many people were hurt, how many vehicles were involved, or what led to the collision, and no description of the fleeing driver was included.
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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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