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Newport Beach Collision on State Route 163 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 18, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

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Date

September 18, 2026

Time

2:46 p.m.

Roadway

northbound State Route 163 at Balboa

Location

Newport Beach, Orange County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 163 at Balboa in Newport Beach on Sep 18, 2026, at approximately 2:46 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and CHP has not released additional details about the collision.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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