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Early-Morning Crash on State Route 152 Prompts Ambulance Call in Lake Forest

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 24, 2026 at 4:42 a.m.

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Date

August 24, 2026

Time

4:42 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 152 at El Toro Road

Location

Lake Forest, Orange County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 152 at El Toro Road in Lake Forest around 4:42 a.m. on Aug. 24, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an ambulance enroute (1141) response, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the number of people affected has not been specified.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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