Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on Eastbound SR-91 at Downey Avenue
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 19, 2026
Time
6:46 a.m.
Roadway
eastbound State Route 91 at Downey Avenue
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported on eastbound State Route 91 at Downey Avenue in California at 6:46 a.m. on Aug. 19, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
Dispatch listed the incident as a hit-and-run with injuries but did not confirm how many people were hurt, how many vehicles were involved, or what led to the crash.
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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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