Crash
Hit-and-Run on East 120th Street Leaves Injuries, CHP Says
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 24, 2026
Time
5:04 p.m.
Roadway
East 120th Street
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on East 120th Street in Los Angeles around 5:04 p.m. on Oct. 24, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch log did not specify how many people were hurt or how many vehicles were involved, and no information on the cause or the fleeing driver 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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