Crash
Carson Crash on Northbound 405 Near Carson Scales Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 26, 2026
Time
8:02 a.m.
Roadway
northbound Interstate 405 near the Carson Scales
Location
Carson, Los Angeles County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 405 near the Carson Scales in Carson at 8:02 a.m. Aug. 26, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.
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Legal context
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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