Crash
Southbound I-5 Crash at Lathrop Road Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 26, 2026
Time
4:37 a.m.
Roadway
southbound Interstate 5 at Lathrop Road
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at Lathrop Road in California shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 26, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an injury collision but did not confirm the extent of any injuries.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.
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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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