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Rain-Slicked State Route 79 Crash Prompts Ambulance Response in Riverside County
Incident record
September 6, 2026
11:53 a.m.
southbound State Route 79 north of Gilman Springs Road
Riverside County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate rain · 70°F · 0.11 in precip · 5 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 79 north of Gilman Springs Road in Riverside County shortly before noon on Sept. 6, 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.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the number of people hurt, or what caused 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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