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Late-Night Crash on Leffingwell Road Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 1, 2026

Time

11:56 p.m.

Roadway

the 13500 block of Leffingwell Road

Location

Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported in the 13500 block of Leffingwell Road in Whittier just before midnight on Aug. 1, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause was listed.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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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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