Crash

Lancaster Crash on East Avenue I Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 21, 2026 at 12:02 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 21, 2026

Time

12:02 a.m.

Roadway

13000-13999 E Avenue I

Location

Lancaster, Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported early Friday in the 13000-13999 block of East Avenue I in Lancaster, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged at 12:02 a.m. on Aug. 21, 2026.

Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so it is not clear whether anyone was hurt. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not part of the dispatch entry.

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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