Crash
Lake Forest Crash at Live Oak Canyon Road Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 13, 2026
10:57 p.m.
Live Oak Canyon Road at Santiago Canyon Road
Lake Forest, Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported late Thursday night at Live Oak Canyon Road at Santiago Canyon Road in Lake Forest, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report, logged around 10:57 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, noted an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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