Crash
Southbound SR-57 Crash Near Orangethorpe Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unknown
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 18, 2026
Time
5:46 p.m.
Roadway
southbound State Route 57 at the Orangethorpe Avenue off-ramp
Location
Orange County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 57 at the Orangethorpe Avenue off-ramp in Orange County at 5:46 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown at the time of the report.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed.
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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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