Crash
Light Drizzle Accompanies Crash on Southbound SR-73 Near La Paz Road
Incident record
October 23, 2026
3:32 p.m.
southbound State Route 73 at the La Paz Road ramp
Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 69°F · 5 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 73 at the La Paz Road ramp in Orange County on Oct. 23, 2026, at approximately 3:32 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, though its role in the crash was not specified.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent or number of any injuries was not confirmed. The record also 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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