Injury Crash
Minor-Injury Crash Reported on Westbound US-50 at Mayhew Road
Incident record
October 21, 2026
8:30 p.m.
westbound U.S. Highway 50 at the Mayhew Road overcrossing
Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate drizzle · 67°F · 0.02 in precip · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision classified by dispatch as minor injury was reported on westbound U.S. Highway 50 at the Mayhew Road overcrossing in Orange County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 21, amid light drizzle in the area at the time.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the exact number of people hurt, or what caused the collision.
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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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