Crash
South Los Angeles Crash on West 97th Street Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 5, 2026
7:29 p.m.
West 97th Street at South Budlong Avenue
South Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at West 97th Street at South Budlong Avenue in South Los Angeles on Aug. 5, 2026, at about 7:29 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the location, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.
Related resources
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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