Crash
I-5 Crash North of Del Mar Heights Road Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
August 21, 2026
4:42 p.m.
northbound Interstate 5 north of Del Mar Heights Road
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 100°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 5 north of Del Mar Heights Road in California shortly before 5 p.m. on Aug. 21, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt. Temperatures at the time were near 100 degrees, according to weather data for the area.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was confirmed.
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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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