Crash
Hit-and-Run Reported on Westbound SR-91 Near Green River in Santa Ana
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 24, 2026
Time
6:42 a.m.
Roadway
westbound State Route 91 near Green River
Location
Santa Ana, Orange County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported on westbound State Route 91 near Green River in Santa Ana around 6:42 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The at-fault driver reportedly left the scene, per the incident classification.
Dispatch records did not confirm how many people were hurt or how severely, and no vehicle count or cause was listed in the entry.
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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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