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Southbound State Route 71 Crash in Los Angeles County Leaves Injury Status Unknown

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 6, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 6, 2026

Time

4:42 p.m.

Roadway

southbound State Route 71 at Valley Boulevard

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Moderate drizzle · 78°F · 0.03 in precip · 4 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 71 at Valley Boulevard in Los Angeles County shortly before 4:42 p.m. on Sept. 6, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, with light drizzle noted in the area at the time.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the number of people affected, or what led to the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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