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Garden Grove Crash at Katella Avenue, Gilbert Street Leaves Injury Status Unknown

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 24, 2026 at 6:24 p.m.

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Date

October 24, 2026

Time

6:24 p.m.

Roadway

Katella Avenue at Gilbert Street

Location

Garden Grove, Orange County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at Katella Avenue at Gilbert Street in Garden Grove on Oct. 24, 2026, at approximately 6:24 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged as an unknown-injury crash, meaning dispatch had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt.

No vehicle count or cause appeared in the dispatch entry, and the extent of any injuries remained unverified at the time of the report.

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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