Crash
Temescal Valley Crash on Temescal Canyon Road Draws Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 18, 2026
2:40 p.m.
Temescal Canyon Road at Stellar Court
Temescal Valley, Riverside County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Mainly clear · 101°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported at Temescal Canyon Road at Stellar Court in Temescal Valley on Aug. 18, 2026, at 2:40 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The crash occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures near 101 degrees at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the collision, and no injury count was provided.
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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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