Crash
Early-Morning Collision on Interstate 5 Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
October 9, 2026
5:23 a.m.
northbound Interstate 5 at the Terra Bella Street off-ramp
Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported before dawn on northbound Interstate 5 at the Terra Bella Street off-ramp in Los Angeles County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at approximately 5:23 a.m. on Oct. 9.
Dispatch records show an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and what led to the crash were not part of 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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