Crash
Southbound SR-57 Crash at Orangethorpe Avenue Off-Ramp Under Review
Incident record
August 3, 2026
12:30 p.m.
southbound State Route 57 at the Orangethorpe Avenue off-ramp
Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 57 at the Orangethorpe Avenue off-ramp in Orange County shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 3, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been identified in the available information.
Related resources
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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