Crash

Hawthorne Collision at Van Ness and El Segundo Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 30, 2026 at 6:05 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 30, 2026

Time

6:05 p.m.

Roadway

South Van Ness Avenue at West El Segundo Boulevard

Location

Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at South Van Ness Avenue at West El Segundo Boulevard in Hawthorne on Sep 30, 2026, at 6:05 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was confirmed in the record.

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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