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Blythe, CA (August 4, 2026) — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near US-95 and 10th Avenue in Blythe early on Monday, August 3.
California Highway Patrol dispatch records show the collision was reported shortly before 5 a.m. The reporting driver told authorities that their vehicle had struck a pedestrian.
The Blythe Police Department requested CHP assistance because the crash occurred near a jurisdictional boundary. Dispatch information also noted a possible fatality, but the pedestrian’s condition was not confirmed in the available record.
The cause of the collision remains under review. Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian and everyone else affected.
Where the Crash Happened: US-95 and 10th Ave
US-95 is a major highway through the Blythe area, carrying local and regional traffic near the California-Arizona border. Its connections with local streets create locations where highway traffic and people traveling through the surrounding community may cross paths.
At a highway-and-street junction, investigators may examine the roadway layout, available lighting, traffic controls, and sightlines. The location near a jurisdictional boundary can also require coordination between agencies when determining which department will complete the investigation.
What We Know
- The crash was reported shortly before 5 a.m. on Monday.
- A vehicle struck a pedestrian.
- The reported location was US-95 near 10th Avenue.
- Blythe police requested assistance from the California Highway Patrol.
- Dispatch records noted a possible fatality, but the pedestrian’s condition was not confirmed.
Why Highway Collisions Pose Serious Risks to Pedestrians
Pedestrians have no protective structure when struck by a vehicle, and the speed difference between highway traffic and a person on foot can lead to severe injuries. Darkness during the early morning hours may also affect how quickly road users recognize one another, although investigators have not identified visibility as a factor in this crash.
The point of impact near US-95 and 10th Avenue will be important in determining the positions of the pedestrian and the vehicle. The initial dispatch record does not describe either party’s direction of travel.
How This Crash Is Investigated
Investigators may document vehicle damage, roadway evidence, debris, lighting conditions, and the location where the pedestrian was struck. Measurements from the scene can help establish the vehicle’s path and the sequence leading to impact.
Authorities may also review statements from the driver and any witnesses, along with available camera or vehicle data. Because two agencies were referenced in the dispatch record, officials may first determine which department has jurisdiction over the final report.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Collision
People affected by a California pedestrian collision should preserve medical records, photographs, damaged property, transportation receipts, and insurance correspondence. The completed collision report may clarify the investigating agency’s findings and provide information unavailable in the first dispatch entries.
For crashes investigated by the California Highway Patrol, reports are available through the CHP Crash Portal at crashes.chp.ca.gov or through a CHP 190 request submitted by mail or in person. The collision report form is CHP 555, while CHP 190 is the request form.
The online portal fee is $22. Mail and in-person requests cost $10 per 25 pages through CHP. A report becomes available after the investigating officer files it, and the portal indicates when it is ready.
Under Vehicle Code § 20012, eligible parties of interest include drivers, passengers, vehicle or property owners, parents or guardians, and legal or insurance representatives. California collision reports are not public records and remain restricted to eligible parties, with no fixed public-release window.
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