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Murrieta Crash on State Route 243 Brings Ambulance Request

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 22, 2026

Time

1:40 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 243 at Black Mountain Trail

Location

Murrieta, Riverside County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at State Route 243 at Black Mountain Trail in Murrieta shortly before 1:40 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

No vehicle count or cause was listed in the record, and the number of people affected has not been specified.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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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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