Crash
Northbound I-5 Crash Near Clairemont Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 12, 2026
Time
6:51 p.m.
Roadway
northbound Interstate 5 near Clairemont Drive, east of Mission Bay
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 5 near Clairemont Drive, east of Mission Bay, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly before 7 p.m. on August 12.
Dispatch classified the injury status as unknown, so it isn't clear whether anyone was hurt. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not included in the record.
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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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