Crash
Injury Status Unreported After Southbound SR-57 Crash at Katella Avenue
Incident record
August 20, 2026
1:49 p.m.
Sr57 S / Katella Ave
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 at 1:49 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning dispatchers had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt 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 injury count or severity had been confirmed.
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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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