Crash

Hit-and-Run Crash Reported on Southbound I-5 in National City

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

5:22 a.m.

Roadway

southbound Interstate 5 near Main Street

Location

National City, San Diego County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Moderate rain · 61°F · 0.15 in precip · 4 mph wind

Report

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A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported on southbound Interstate 5 near Main Street in National City, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred the morning of Nov. 13 amid moderate rain, which may have affected visibility and road conditions.

Dispatch records listed the crash as involving injuries but did not confirm how many people were hurt or how severely. No vehicle count or cause was included in the report.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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