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Southbound I-805 Crash North of Palm Avenue Reported in National City

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 16, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 16, 2026

Time

4:22 p.m.

Roadway

southbound Interstate 805 north of Palm Avenue

Location

National City, San Diego County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported southbound on Interstate 805 north of Palm Avenue in National City on Oct. 16, 2026, at approximately 4:22 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged with an unknown injury status.

Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt in the crash. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the collision were also not included in the report.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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