Crash
Southbound I-805 Crash Near Balboa Avenue Draws Ambulance Call
Incident record
August 11, 2026
6:17 p.m.
I805 S / Balboa So
Newport Beach, Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 805 south of Balboa Avenue in Newport Beach around 6:17 p.m. on Aug. 11, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged an ambulance as en route, a step typically taken when injuries may be involved, though the extent of any injuries was not confirmed.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and further details on the collision were not specified in the record reviewed.
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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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