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Southbound Interstate 215 Crash Near Palm Avenue Draws Ambulance

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 13, 2026 at 1:11 p.m.

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Date

August 13, 2026

Time

1:11 p.m.

Roadway

southbound Interstate 215 south of Palm Avenue

Location

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 215 south of Palm Avenue in Los Angeles at 1:11 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.

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.

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