Crash
Late-Night Crash on Northbound I-5 Near San Onofre Nuclear Plant Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 1, 2026
11:03 p.m.
northbound Interstate 5 near the San Onofre Nuclear Plant
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported late Wednesday night on northbound Interstate 5 near the San Onofre Nuclear Plant, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The incident was logged at 11:03 p.m. in California. Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused 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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