Crash
Early-Morning Crash on Westbound SR-91 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
September 12, 2026
5:23 a.m.
westbound State Route 91 at the Orangethorpe Avenue off-ramp
Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 91 at the Orangethorpe Avenue off-ramp in Orange County shortly after 5:23 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, 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 given.
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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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