Crash
San Diego County Crash on Eastbound I-8 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
October 27, 2026
5:11 p.m.
I8 E / Mission Gorge Wo (fairmount)
San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound Interstate 8 west of Mission Gorge Road near Fairmount Avenue in San Diego County on Oct. 27, 2026, at approximately 5:11 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 log.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have 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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