Crash
Injury Status Unreported After Costa Mesa Crash on Route 73
Incident record
September 24, 2026
5:39 p.m.
northbound State Route 73 at Bear Street
Costa Mesa, Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 73 at Bear Street in Costa Mesa on Sep 24, 2026, at 5:39 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent or presence of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of the report.
The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was included.
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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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