Crash
Rain Falling During Early-Morning Crash on Eastbound I-8 in San Diego
Incident record
October 11, 2026
12:50 a.m.
eastbound Interstate 8 at Auto Circle
San Diego, San Diego County, CA
California
—
1 injured
None reported
Moderate rain · 68°F · 0.10 in precip · 7 mph wind
Report body
A traffic collision was reported early Sunday on eastbound Interstate 8 at Auto Circle in San Diego, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly before 1 a.m. local time amid moderate rain, which may have been a factor in road conditions at the time.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any harm was not confirmed. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
Helpful links
Related resources
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.
Recent crashes in San Diego County
- Rain Falls as Crash Closes In on Southbound I-805 Near Palm Avenue
- Rain-Slicked SR-94 Crash Near I-805 Leaves Injury Status Unknown
- Heavy Rain Crash on Eastbound SR-94 Prompts Ambulance Response
- Rain Falling During Fallbrook Crash on Southbound I-15
- Rain-Slicked I-5 Crash Near Vista Way Prompts Ambulance Request
- Rain Falling as Crash Prompts Ambulance Response on Northbound I-805