Crash
Rain-Slicked Crash Reported on Northbound I-405 at Hawthorne Boulevard
Incident record
October 21, 2026
1:59 p.m.
northbound Interstate 405 at Hawthorne Boulevard
Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Slight rain · 69°F · 0.08 in precip · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 405 at Hawthorne Boulevard in Los Angeles County on Oct. 21, 2026, at 1:59 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light rain was falling in the area at the time. Dispatch logged the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to 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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