Crash

Northbound I-5 Crash at Oak Flat Road Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

4:55 p.m.

Roadway

northbound Interstate 5 at Oak Flat Road

Location

Hidden Valley Lake, Lake County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 5 at Oak Flat Road near Hidden Valley Lake on Nov. 13, 2026, around 4:55 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown.

No details on how many people may have been hurt or the severity of any injuries were included in the record. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash also were not part of the dispatch entry.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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