Crash
Crash on Northbound I-405 at Route 42 Off-Ramp Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
September 17, 2026
10:48 p.m.
northbound Interstate 405 at the State Route 42 off-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported late Wednesday on northbound Interstate 405 at the State Route 42 off-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed at the time of the report.
The dispatch entry, logged at 10:48 p.m., did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have 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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