Crash

Lake Elsinore Crash on Smith Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 15, 2026 at 9:40 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 15, 2026

Time

9:40 a.m.

Roadway

the 3600 block of Smith Avenue

Location

Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on Smith Avenue in Lake Elsinore on Sep 15, 2026, at 9:40 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the incident as an unknown-injury crash, meaning the extent or presence of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been noted in the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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