Crash
Northbound State Route 71 Crash at Central Avenue Under Review
Incident record
August 19, 2026
1:36 p.m.
Sr71 N / Central Ave
Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 71 at Central Avenue in Los Angeles County shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 19, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry logged the incident as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning the extent or presence of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash. No additional details on injury count or cause were included in the record.
Related resources
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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