Crash
Hit-and-Run Crash Reported on Southbound I-5 Near Old Town
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 19, 2026
Time
5:55 p.m.
Roadway
southbound Interstate 5 near Old Town
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
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A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on southbound Interstate 5 near Old Town, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred Sep. 19, 2026, around 5:55 p.m. local time.
Dispatch listed the crash type as hit-and-run with injuries, but did not confirm how many people were hurt or the extent of those injuries. No vehicle count or cause was included in the record.
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Legal context
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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