Crash

Old Town Interchange Crash on Southbound I-5 — Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 11, 2026

Time

3:10 p.m.

Roadway

southbound Interstate 5 at Old Town

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 101°F · 8 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at Old Town on Sep 11, 2026, around 3:10 p.m. local time, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged with an unknown-injury designation, meaning dispatch had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt at the time of the entry.

Temperatures were near 101°F at the time, though the dispatch record did not note weather as a factor. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been injured, or what caused the crash.

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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