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Los Angeles Crash on Southbound Interstate 5 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 16, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.

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Date

September 16, 2026

Time

1:56 p.m.

Roadway

I5 S / Balboa Blvd

Location

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at Balboa Boulevard in Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged at 1:56 p.m. as a collision with unknown injuries.

Dispatch did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or how many people may have been involved. The number of vehicles and the cause of the crash were also not part of the dispatch entry.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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