Injury Crash
Minor-Injury Crash Reported on Eastbound I-8 Near Japatul Valley
Incident record
November 12, 2026
1:27 p.m.
eastbound Interstate 8 at State Route 79, in the Japatul Valley area
San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported on eastbound Interstate 8 at State Route 79 in the Japatul Valley area of San Diego County shortly after 1:27 p.m. on Nov. 12, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was classified by dispatch as a minor-injury collision.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an exact count of those injured, or what led to the crash.
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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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