Crash
Overnight Crash on Northbound I-5 Near Sea World Draws Ambulance Call
Incident record
August 14, 2026
1:53 a.m.
northbound Interstate 5 south of Sea World Drive near Tecolote
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Friday on northbound Interstate 5 south of Sea World Drive near Tecolote, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report logged at 1:53 a.m. noted an ambulance was en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
CHP dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given beyond the ambulance request.
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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