Crash
Drizzle-Slick I-5 Crash North of San Onofre Nuclear Plant Leaves Injuries Unconfirmed
Incident record
November 1, 2026
5:17 a.m.
southbound Interstate 5 north of the San Onofre Nuclear Plant
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate drizzle · 54°F · 0.03 in precip · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 north of the San Onofre Nuclear Plant in California early Sunday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 6:17 a.m. local time, with light rain reported in the area at the time.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any harm was not confirmed. The report did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what 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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