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Placentia Crash at Dunn Way and Orangethorpe Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 28, 2026 at 5:53 a.m.

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Date

July 28, 2026

Time

5:53 a.m.

Roadway

Dunn Way at West Orangethorpe Avenue

Location

Placentia, Orange County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at Dunn Way at West Orangethorpe Avenue in Placentia early Tuesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 5:53 a.m. local time on July 28.

Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt. The record also did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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