Crash
Southbound SR-57 Crash in Santa Ana Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
July 31, 2026
Time
12:50 a.m.
Roadway
southbound State Route 57 at the Orangewood Avenue off-ramp
Location
Santa Ana, Orange County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported early Friday on southbound State Route 57 at the Orangewood Avenue off-ramp in Santa Ana, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged shortly after 12:50 a.m. with injury status not confirmed at the time of the report.
Dispatch records 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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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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