Crash
East Avenue J Collision Prompts Ambulance Call in Los Angeles County
Incident record
October 17, 2026
4:51 a.m.
East Avenue J at 140th Street East
Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at East Avenue J at 140th Street East in Los Angeles County early Saturday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 4:51 a.m. with an ambulance requested to the location, a response that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
CHP records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the number of people hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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