Crash
Ambulance Called to Southbound I-5 Crash Near Del Mar Heights Road
Incident record
September 1, 2026
11:39 a.m.
southbound Interstate 5 at the Del Mar Heights Road off-ramp
San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at the Del Mar Heights Road off-ramp in San Diego County shortly before noon on Sept. 1, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No further details were given. The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an injured-person count, or what caused the crash.
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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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