Crash
Injuries Possible in I-5 Connector Crash Near SR-118
Incident record
August 7, 2026
5:31 p.m.
northbound Interstate 5 at the State Route 118 connector
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 105°F · 10 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 5 at the State Route 118 connector in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 5:31 p.m. on Aug. 7, with an ambulance requested — a response that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Temperatures in the area were near 105 degrees at the time.
Dispatch did not say how many vehicles were involved, what caused the crash, or how many people may have been hurt.
Related resources
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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