Crash
Southbound I-405 Crash at Western Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 12, 2026
Time
7:45 a.m.
Roadway
southbound Interstate 405 at South Western Avenue
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 405 at South Western Avenue on Aug. 12, 2026, at approximately 7:45 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent or presence of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the entry.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.
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.
Nearby coverage
Recent crashes in California
- Carmichael Crash on Aris Way Prompts Ambulance Response
- Hit-and-Run on Southbound I-15 Leaves Injuries in Riverside County
- Georgetown Crash on Wentworth Springs Road Prompts Ambulance Response
- Crash on Eastbound State Route 198 at State Route 99 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
- San Dimas Collision on SR-91 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
- Northbound I-15 Crash at State Route 138 Off-Ramp Prompts Ambulance Call