Crash
Hit-and-Run Reported on Southbound 405 at South Western Avenue
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 6, 2026
Time
8:19 a.m.
Roadway
southbound Interstate 405 at South Western Avenue
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on southbound Interstate 405 at South Western Avenue in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 8:19 a.m. on Aug. 6.
Dispatch classified the crash as involving injuries but did not specify how many people were hurt or the extent of harm. The record also did not include a vehicle count or any information about what led to the collision.
Related resources
Related resources
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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