Crash
Early-Morning Crash on Interstate 5 Brings Ambulance to Lathrop
Incident record
October 26, 2026
3:42 a.m.
northbound Interstate 5 at the Lathrop Road off-ramp
Lathrop, San Joaquin County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Monday on northbound Interstate 5 at the Lathrop Road off-ramp in Lathrop, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 3:42 a.m. with an ambulance requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was provided.
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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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