Injury Crash
Minor Injuries Reported in Imperial County Crash on Evan Hewes Highway
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 6, 2026
Time
7:00 a.m.
Roadway
West Evan Hewes Highway at Austin Road
Location
Imperial County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported on West Evan Hewes Highway at Austin Road in Imperial County around 7:00 a.m. on August 6, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch entry classified the crash as a minor-injury collision but did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the wreck.
Related resources
Related resources
Legal context
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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