Crash
Rain Falls as Crash Snarls Northbound I-405 at MacArthur Boulevard
Incident record
October 21, 2026
4:49 p.m.
northbound Interstate 405 at MacArthur Boulevard
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate rain · 66°F · 0.27 in precip · 5 mph wind
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 405 at MacArthur Boulevard in California on Oct. 21, 2026, at approximately 4:49 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Moderate rain was falling in the area at the time. Dispatch logged the call as an unknown-injury collision, meaning injury status had not been confirmed in the record.
No further details on how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash were included in the dispatch entry.
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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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