Crash
Injury Status Not Specified in Overnight Crash on State Route 55
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 14, 2026
Time
12:31 a.m.
Roadway
northbound State Route 55 at Interstate 5
Location
Orange County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported early Monday on northbound State Route 55 at Interstate 5, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly after 12:31 a.m. as a crash with unknown injuries.
Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, and no vehicle count or cause was included in the report.
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Legal context
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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