Crash
Southbound Interstate 5 Crash Near Western Avenue Draws Ambulance Call
Incident record
September 5, 2026
12:28 p.m.
southbound Interstate 5 at the Western Avenue off-ramp
Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at the Western Avenue off-ramp in Los Angeles County shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 5, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as a 1141, meaning an ambulance was requested to the area, which typically points to possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the record.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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