Crash
San Diego Crash on State Route 56 Prompts Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 17, 2026
8:36 a.m.
westbound State Route 56 west of Camino Del Sur
San Diego, San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 56 west of Camino Del Sur in San Diego, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report, logged at 8:36 a.m. on Aug. 17, 2026, noted an ambulance was en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.
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.
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