Crash
State Route 86 Crash in Heber Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 12, 2026
11:12 a.m.
State Route 86 at East Heber Road
Heber, Imperial County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 103°F · 2 mph wind
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 86 at East Heber Road in Heber, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged shortly after 11 a.m. local time on Aug. 12, with injury status listed as unknown. Temperatures at the time were near 103°F, according to weather data for the area.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, whether anyone was 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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