Crash

State Route 243 Crash in Idyllwild-Pine Cove Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 28, 2026

Time

3:50 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 243 at Pine Crest Avenue

Location

Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Riverside County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Moderate drizzle · 82°F · 0.02 in precip · 10 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported at State Route 243 at Pine Crest Avenue in Idyllwild-Pine Cove on Aug. 28, 2026, at approximately 3:50 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, and light drizzle was noted in the area at the time.

No further details on the extent of any injuries were confirmed in the dispatch entry. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were also not part of the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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