Crash

Hit-and-Run Reported on Southbound I-5 South of Las Pulgas Road

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 18, 2026 at 2:23 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 18, 2026

Time

2:23 a.m.

Roadway

southbound Interstate 5 south of Las Pulgas Road

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported early Sunday on southbound Interstate 5 south of Las Pulgas Road in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at approximately 2:23 a.m.

Dispatch classified the crash as a hit-and-run with injuries, but did not specify how many people were hurt. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the collision were not part of the dispatch entry.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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