Crash
Monterey Park Crash on Northbound I-5 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 24, 2026
Time
8:53 p.m.
Roadway
northbound Interstate 5 at Garfield Avenue
Location
Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 5 at Garfield Avenue in Monterey Park Wednesday night at 8:53 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the incident with an unknown-injury designation.
The dispatch entry did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, and it left out how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.
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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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