Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on Northbound I-5 at Florence Avenue
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 19, 2026
Time
2:58 a.m.
Roadway
I5 N / Florence Ave Ofr N
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported early Wednesday on northbound Interstate 5 at the Florence Avenue off-ramp, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 2:58 a.m.
Dispatch classified the incident as a hit-and-run involving injuries, but did not specify how many people were hurt. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the collision were also not included in the dispatch 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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