Crash

Overnight Crash on Van Buren Boulevard Draws Ambulance Call

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 12, 2026 at 1:06 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 12, 2026

Time

1:06 a.m.

Roadway

Van Buren Boulevard at Plummer Street

Location

Riverside County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Light drizzle · 59°F · 0.01 in precip · 3 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported early Monday at Van Buren Boulevard at Plummer Street in Riverside County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 1:06 a.m. on Oct. 12, with an ambulance requested to the scene — a response that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an injury count, or what caused the collision.

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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