Crash
Injury Status Not Specified in Southbound I-5 Crash Near I-405 Connector
Incident record
August 17, 2026
9:06 a.m.
southbound Interstate 5 at the Interstate 5/Interstate 405 connector
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at the Interstate 5/Interstate 405 connector in California shortly after 9 a.m. on Aug. 17, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the incident as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no information on cause was included in the record.
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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