Crash
Rain Falls as Crash Closes In on Southbound I-805 Near Palm Avenue
Incident record
October 11, 2026
1:48 a.m.
southbound Interstate 805 south of Palm Avenue (Otay area)
San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Slight rain · 69°F · 0.06 in precip · 14 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported before 2 a.m. on southbound Interstate 805 south of Palm Avenue in the Otay area of San Diego County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light rain was falling in the area at the time, per weather data for the location.
The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent or number of any injuries was not confirmed. The record also did not include how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash.
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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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