Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on Interstate 5 in California
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 12, 2026
Time
11:46 p.m.
Roadway
northbound Interstate 5 at Artesia
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported on northbound Interstate 5 at Artesia late Saturday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 11:46 p.m. on Sept. 12, 2026.
Dispatch classified the incident as involving injuries but did not confirm how many people were hurt. The report also did not specify the number of vehicles involved or what caused 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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