Crash
Southbound I-5 Crash at Katella Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unknown
Incident record
October 31, 2026
11:43 p.m.
southbound Interstate 5 at Katella Avenue
Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Dense drizzle · 64°F · 0.05 in precip · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at Katella Avenue in Orange County late Saturday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly before midnight amid dense drizzle in the area, and injury status was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records 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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