Crash
Monterey Park Crash on Northbound I-5 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
October 1, 2026
10:02 p.m.
I5 N / Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported late Wednesday night on northbound Interstate 5 at Garfield Avenue in Monterey Park, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged just after 10 p.m. on Oct. 1, with an ambulance requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though their 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 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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