Crash

Rain Falls as Crash Closes In on Grand Avenue Along SR-71

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 21, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 21, 2026

Time

5:58 p.m.

Roadway

Sr71 N No / Grand Ave

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Moderate rain · 67°F · 0.10 in precip · 6 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 71 north of Grand Avenue in Los Angeles County at 5:58 p.m. Tuesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with moderate rain falling in the area at the time.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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