Crash
Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported on Southbound I-5 in San Diego County
Incident record
August 19, 2026
6:17 p.m.
southbound Interstate 5 at the Lomas Santa Fe Drive off-ramp
San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at the Lomas Santa Fe Drive off-ramp in San Diego County shortly after 6:17 p.m. on Aug. 19, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
Dispatch records classified the incident as a hit-and-run with injuries, but the record did not include how many people were hurt or how badly. No vehicle count or cause was listed in the dispatch entry either.
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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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