Crash
San Diego Crash on Southbound I-5 Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
October 23, 2026
3:13 a.m.
southbound Interstate 5 south of Camino de la Plaza
San Diego, San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 61°F · 1 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported early Friday on southbound Interstate 5 south of Camino de la Plaza in San Diego, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Logged around 3:13 a.m., the entry listed an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though their extent was not confirmed. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, per weather data for the location.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no exact injury count was provided in the record.
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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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