Crash
Rain Falling as Crash on Dehesa Road Prompts Ambulance Call in El Cajon
Incident record
October 10, 2026
10:45 p.m.
Dehesa Road near the 5200 block
El Cajon, San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate rain · 71°F · 0.10 in precip · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on Dehesa Road near the 5200 block in El Cajon just before 11 p.m. Saturday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Moderate rain was falling in the area at the time of the crash.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and the number of people hurt, if any, was not detailed in the entry.
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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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