Crash
Northbound I-5 Crash at Garfield Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 29, 2026
Time
8:18 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 at 8:18 p.m. Saturday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged with an unknown-injury designation.
CHP dispatch did not confirm whether anyone was hurt in the crash. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the collision were also not included in the dispatch entry.
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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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