Crash
Southbound Interstate 5 Crash Near Kettner Boulevard Leaves Injury Status Unclear
Incident record
August 21, 2026
10:55 p.m.
southbound Interstate 5 north of Sassafras Street near Kettner Boulevard
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 north of Sassafras Street near Kettner Boulevard shortly before 11 p.m. on Aug. 21, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning dispatchers had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was provided at the time of the report.
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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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