Crash
Montebello Crash on State Route 55 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
September 16, 2026
southbound State Route 55 at 19th Street
Montebello, Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Wednesday on southbound State Route 55 at 19th Street in Montebello, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged shortly after midnight, and an ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.
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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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