Crash
Southbound I-5 Crash at Crown Valley Parkway Reported in Orange County
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 13, 2026
Time
4:40 p.m.
Roadway
southbound Interstate 5 at the Crown Valley Parkway connector
Location
Orange County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at the Crown Valley Parkway connector in Orange County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 4:40 p.m. on Aug. 13, with injury status not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, what caused the collision, or the extent of any injuries.
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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