Crash

Lake Elsinore Crash on Smith Avenue Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 11, 2026 at 12:44 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 11, 2026

Time

12:44 p.m.

Roadway

Smith Avenue near the 3600 block

Location

Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on Smith Avenue near the 3600 block in Lake Elsinore shortly before 12:44 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

No further details were included in the record. The number of vehicles involved and what may have caused the crash were not part of the dispatch log.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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