Crash

Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on Northbound I-5 Off-Ramp

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 5, 2026

Time

8:38 p.m.

Roadway

northbound Interstate 5 at the Palomar Street off-ramp

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 the Palomar Street off-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 8:38 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2026.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to the driver leaving the scene.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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