Crash
Westbound I-10 Crash at La Brea Off-Ramp Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 8, 2026
1:09 p.m.
westbound Interstate 10 at the La Brea Avenue off-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 105°F · 3 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported westbound on Interstate 10 at the La Brea Avenue off-ramp in California at 1:09 p.m. on Oct. 8, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The collision occurred during extreme heat, with temperatures near 105 degrees at the time.
The dispatch entry did not say how many vehicles were involved, what caused the crash, or how many people may have been hurt.
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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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