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San Diego County Crash on Northbound I-5 Brings Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 14, 2026 at 6:36 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 14, 2026

Time

6:36 a.m.

Roadway

northbound Interstate 5 at the La Costa Avenue off-ramp

Location

San Diego County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Light drizzle · 66°F · 11 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported early Saturday on northbound Interstate 5 at the La Costa Avenue off-ramp in San Diego County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call, logged at 6:36 a.m., noted an ambulance en route — a step CHP typically takes when injuries may be involved, though the extent was not confirmed. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data for the location.

Dispatch records 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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