Crash
Late-Night Crash on State Route 138 Draws Ambulance Amid Drizzle
Incident record
October 21, 2026
11:29 p.m.
State Route 138 at Hampel Avenue
Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 58°F · 0.02 in precip · 3 mph wind
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A traffic collision with an ambulance requested en route was reported on State Route 138 at Hampel Avenue in Los Angeles County shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 21, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash.
An ambulance request typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.
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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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