Crash

Los Angeles County Crash on East Avenue J Brings Ambulance Request

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 17, 2026 at 9:39 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 17, 2026

Time

9:39 a.m.

Roadway

East Avenue J at 140th Street East

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported at East Avenue J at 140th Street East in Los Angeles County around 9:39 a.m. on Sept. 17, 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.

The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not part of the dispatch record, and no injury count was specified.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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