Crash
Westbound I-10 Crash in California Prompts Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 21, 2026
6:49 p.m.
westbound Interstate 10 at the northbound State Route 39 on-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Overcast · 109°F · 6 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 10 at the northbound State Route 39 on-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 6:49 p.m. on Aug. 21, with an ambulance requested to the scene, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures near 109 degrees under overcast skies were recorded in the area at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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