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Southbound I-405 Crash at Beach Boulevard Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 26, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

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Date

August 26, 2026

Time

10:23 a.m.

Roadway

southbound Interstate 405 at Beach Boulevard

Location

Orange County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 405 at Beach Boulevard in Orange County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred at approximately 10:23 a.m. on Aug. 26, 2026, and was logged as an unknown-injury collision.

CHP dispatch did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, and the record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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