Crash
La Mesa Hit-and-Run on Mount Helix Drive Leaves Injuries
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 2, 2026
Time
6:14 p.m.
Roadway
Mount Helix Drive
Location
La Mesa, San Diego County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on Mount Helix Drive near the 4900 block in La Mesa on Sept. 2 at 6:14 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch classified the crash as a hit-and-run involving injuries, though the extent of those injuries was not detailed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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