Crash
Crash on Northbound I-5 in California Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 31, 2026
Time
2:22 a.m.
Roadway
northbound Interstate 5 at the Garfield Avenue off-ramp
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported early Monday on northbound Interstate 5 at the Garfield Avenue off-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 2:22 a.m. with injury status not confirmed at the time of the report.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the collision.
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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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