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San Juan Capistrano Crash on Avenida La Pata — Injuries Not Specified

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 13, 2026 at 2:56 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

2:56 p.m.

Roadway

Avenida La Pata at Stallion Ridge

Location

San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Light drizzle · 67°F · 7 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported at Avenida La Pata at Stallion Ridge in San Juan Capistrano on Nov. 13 at 2:56 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time.

Dispatch logged the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries was not confirmed. The record did not include how many vehicles were involved or what led to 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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