Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported at Imperial Highway and Van Ness Avenue
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 4, 2026
Time
5:33 a.m.
Roadway
West Imperial Highway at South Van Ness Avenue
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported at West Imperial Highway at South Van Ness Avenue in Los Angeles County early Tuesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 5:33 a.m.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many people were hurt, how many vehicles were involved, or what led to the crash.
Related resources
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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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