Crash
Southbound I-5 Crash Near Jeffrey Road Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
October 6, 2026
6:50 p.m.
southbound Interstate 5 at the Jeffrey Road off-ramp
Monterey County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at the Jeffrey Road off-ramp in Monterey County around 6:50 p.m. on Oct. 6, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an ambulance-enroute response, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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