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Southbound I-5 Crash Near State Route 33 Off-Ramp Draws Ambulance

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 31, 2026

Time

3:50 p.m.

Roadway

southbound Interstate 5 at the State Route 33 south off-ramp

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 104°F · 7 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at the State Route 33 south off-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 3:50 p.m. local time on July 31, with an ambulance requested to the area — a step that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Temperatures near 104°F were recorded in the area at the time.

The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.

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.

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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