Crash
Ambulance Called to Balboa Boulevard Off-Ramp Crash in Newport Beach
Incident record
August 15, 2026
8:28 p.m.
eastbound State Route 118 at the Balboa Boulevard off-ramp
Newport Beach, Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 118 at the Balboa Boulevard off-ramp in Newport Beach around 8:28 p.m. on Aug. 15, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the collision.
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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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