Crash
Los Angeles Collision on Route 40 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
August 23, 2026
4:48 p.m.
Route 40 near mile marker 18, about four-tenths of a mile south of the Los Angeles County line
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported along Route 40 near mile marker 18, about four-tenths of a mile south of the Los Angeles County line, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report, logged at 4:48 p.m. on Aug. 23, listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been injured, 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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