Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 6, 2026
Time
10:58 p.m.
Roadway
Ocean Avenue near the 1299 block
Location
Santa Monica, 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 on Ocean Avenue near the 1299 block in Santa Monica around 10:58 p.m. on Aug. 6, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch classified the incident as a hit-and-run involving injuries.
The exact number of people hurt was not specified in the entry. Dispatch records also did not include how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.
Related resources
Related resources
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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