Crash
Los Angeles Crash on Compton Avenue Draws Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 18, 2026
Time
12:14 p.m.
Roadway
Compton Avenue near the 7001 block
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on Compton Avenue near the 7001 block in Los Angeles shortly after 12:14 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the call as an ambulance enroute, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
No count of vehicles involved was given, and the dispatch entry did not include a cause for the crash.
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Legal context
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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