Crash
Southbound I-15 Crash Near Clairemont Mesa Draws Ambulance Call
Incident record
August 21, 2026
2:09 p.m.
southbound Interstate 15 near Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 100°F · 9 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 15 near Clairemont Mesa Boulevard at 2:09 p.m. on Aug. 21, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The crash occurred amid extreme afternoon heat near 100 degrees.
Dispatch records did not include how many vehicles were involved, an exact injured-person count, or what caused the collision.
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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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