Crash
Santa Ana Collision on Northbound State Route 55 — Injuries Not Confirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 7, 2026
Time
5:47 p.m.
Roadway
northbound State Route 55 at Baker Street
Location
Santa Ana, Orange County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 55 at Baker Street in Santa Ana around 5:47 p.m. on Aug. 7, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No further details on vehicle count or how the crash occurred were included in the record. CHP dispatch logs did not specify a cause or the number of vehicles involved.
Related resources
Related resources
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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