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Fountain Valley Collision at Liberty Street Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 19, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.

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Date

September 19, 2026

Time

2:15 p.m.

Roadway

Liberty Street at Tanager Avenue

Location

Fountain Valley, Orange County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at Liberty Street at Tanager Avenue in Fountain Valley on Sept. 19, 2026, at 2:15 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed.

No further details were included in the dispatch record. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not 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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