Crash

Rain Falls as Altadena Crash Closes In on State Route 134/2 Connector

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 6, 2026

Time

4:59 p.m.

Roadway

westbound State Route 134 at the northbound State Route 2 connector

Location

Altadena, Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Slight rain · 71°F · 0.09 in precip · 3 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 134 at the northbound State Route 2 connector in Altadena around 4:59 p.m. on Sept. 6, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light rain was falling in the area at the time, per weather data for the location.

Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed. The record did not include how many vehicles were involved 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.

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