Crash

Southbound I-5 Crash Near Garfield Avenue Leaves Injuries Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 1, 2026

Time

2:51 a.m.

Roadway

southbound Interstate 5 at the Garfield Avenue off-ramp

Location

Alhambra, Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Slight rain · 61°F · 0.05 in precip · 0 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported early Sunday on southbound Interstate 5 at the Garfield Avenue off-ramp in Alhambra, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 3:51 a.m. with light rain falling in the area at the time.

Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt. The report did not include how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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