Crash
Southbound Interstate 405 Crash at Wardlow Road Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 12, 2026
Time
1:54 a.m.
Roadway
southbound Interstate 405 at Wardlow Road
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Weather
Light drizzle · 64°F · 2 mph wind
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported early Monday on southbound Interstate 405 at Wardlow Road, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 1:54 a.m. amid light drizzle in the area, and dispatch logged the injury status as unknown.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
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Legal context
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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