Crash
Northbound I-5 Crash in Buena Park — Injuries Not Specified
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 6, 2026
Time
11:35 p.m.
Roadway
northbound Interstate 5 at San Antonio Drive
Location
Buena Park, Orange County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported late Thursday night on northbound Interstate 5 at San Antonio Drive in Buena Park, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 11:35 p.m. on Aug. 6.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries was not confirmed. The record did not include how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash.
Related resources
Related resources
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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