Crash
Los Angeles Crash on Westbound Route 118 at De Soto Avenue Leaves Injuries Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 21, 2026
Time
3:30 p.m.
Roadway
westbound State Route 118 at De Soto Avenue
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 westbound State Route 118 at De Soto Avenue in Los Angeles at 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.
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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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