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Newport Beach Hit-and-Run Leaves Injuries on State Route 118

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 19, 2026 at 8:42 p.m.

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Date

October 19, 2026

Time

8:42 p.m.

Roadway

westbound State Route 118 at the Balboa Boulevard off-ramp

Location

Newport Beach, Orange County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on westbound State Route 118 at the Balboa Boulevard off-ramp in Newport Beach around 8:42 p.m. Oct. 19, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.

The dispatch record did not specify how many people were hurt or how badly, and it did not list the number of vehicles involved or what led to the crash.

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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