Crash

Injury Extent Not Specified in I-5 On-Ramp Crash Near Buttonwillow

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 1, 2026 at 4:27 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 1, 2026

Time

4:27 a.m.

Roadway

the State Route 46 on-ramp to southbound Interstate 5

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported early Thursday on the State Route 46 on-ramp to southbound Interstate 5, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 4:27 a.m. and was logged as an unknown-injury collision.

Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or specify how many vehicles were involved. The cause of the collision was also not included in the report.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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