Crash
Costa Mesa Crash on State Route 73 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

Incident record
August 28, 2026
3:24 p.m.
northbound State Route 73 at Bear Street
Costa Mesa, Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 73 at Bear Street in Costa Mesa around 3:24 p.m. on Aug. 28, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the incident as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and no further detail on injuries was available beyond the unconfirmed classification.
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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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