Crash
Injury Status Not Specified in Katella Avenue Crash on SR-57
Incident record
October 21, 2026
7:36 a.m.
southbound State Route 57 at Katella Avenue
Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 57 at Katella Avenue in Orange County on Oct. 21, 2026, at approximately 7:36 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of the extent or number of people hurt.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash. No additional details were included in the record.
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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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