Crash
Light Rain, Crash on South Santa Fe Avenue Bring Ambulance Call
Incident record
November 1, 2026
12:28 p.m.
South Santa Fe Avenue at Poinsettia Avenue
San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 66°F · 0.02 in precip · 9 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on South Santa Fe Avenue at Poinsettia Avenue in San Diego County shortly after 12:28 p.m. on Nov. 1, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash.
CHP's dispatch log did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision, and no injury count was given beyond the ambulance request.
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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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