Crash

Ambulance Called to I-5 Crash South of Las Pulgas Road

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 28, 2026

Time

2:25 p.m.

Roadway

northbound Interstate 5 south of Las Pulgas Road

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Mainly clear · 102°F · 7 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 5 south of Las Pulgas Road in California shortly before 2:25 p.m. on August 28, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed an ambulance as en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were both absent from the dispatch entry, and no injury count was specified.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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