Crash
Crash Reported on Northbound SR-241 Near Santa Margarita Parkway
Incident record
September 26, 2026
4:32 p.m.
Sr241 N / Santa Margarita Pkwy Smp
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 241 near the Santa Margarita Parkway ramp metering point in Orange County shortly before 4:32 p.m. on Sept. 26, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the incident with an unknown-injury designation, meaning injury status had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
No information on the number of vehicles involved, the extent of any injuries, or a possible cause was included in the dispatch entry.
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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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