Crash
South Gate Crash on State Route 49 Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
August 23, 2026
1:48 p.m.
Sr49 / Southgate
South Gate, Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 101°F · 3 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 49 at Southgate in South Gate, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call listed an ambulance en route, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed at the time of the report. The incident was logged at 1:48 p.m. local time amid extreme afternoon heat in the area.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.
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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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