Crash
San Diego Crash on I-5 at Old Town Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 20, 2026
Time
2:43 p.m.
Roadway
southbound Interstate 5 at the Old Town Avenue off-ramp
Location
San Diego, San Diego County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at the Old Town Avenue off-ramp in San Diego at 2:43 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.
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Legal context
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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