Crash
Newport Beach Crash on State Route 73 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 20, 2026
Time
11:40 a.m.
Roadway
northbound State Route 73 at Birch Street
Location
Newport Beach, Orange County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 73 at Birch Street in Newport Beach around 11:40 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown at the time of the report.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, what caused the crash, or how many people, if any, were hurt.
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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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