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Southbound State Route 57 Collision Reported Near Orangethorpe Avenue

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 14, 2026 at 11:27 a.m.

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Date

August 14, 2026

Time

11:27 a.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

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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 57 at the Orangethorpe Avenue off-ramp in Orange County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 11:27 a.m. on Aug. 14, 2026.

Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries was not confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were also not part of the dispatch entry.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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