Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 2, 2026
Time
3:39 a.m.
Roadway
Pacific Coast Highway at Vermont Avenue
Location
Los Angeles, 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 at Pacific Coast Highway at Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles around 3:39 a.m. on Aug. 2, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch entry classified the crash as a hit-and-run with injuries but did not specify how many people were hurt. Vehicle count and the cause of the collision were also not included in the record.
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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