Crash
State Route 62 Crash in Desert Hot Springs Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
October 18, 2026
5:33 a.m.
State Route 62 at Mission Creek Road
Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at State Route 62 at Mission Creek Road in Desert Hot Springs early Sunday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 5:33 a.m. local time.
Dispatch records listed the injury status as unknown, with no indication of severity or how many people may have been hurt. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were also not included in the report.
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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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