Crash
Injury Status Unconfirmed After Northbound I-5 Crash at Garfield Avenue
Incident record
August 11, 2026
3:50 p.m.
northbound Interstate 5 at the Garfield Avenue off-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 100°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 5 at the Garfield Avenue off-ramp in California shortly before 4 p.m. on Aug. 11, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries was not confirmed.
Temperatures were near 100 degrees at the time, which may have factored into road conditions. The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
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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