Crash
Light Rain Falls as Crash Closes In on SR-57 at Imperial Highway
Incident record
November 12, 2026
9:39 p.m.
northbound State Route 57 at Imperial Highway
Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 64°F · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 57 at Imperial Highway in Orange County shortly before 9:39 p.m. on Nov. 12, 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. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what 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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