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Tustin Ranch Road Off-Ramp Crash Shuts Down Southbound Lanes of I-5

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 31, 2026 at 7:19 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 31, 2026

Time

7:19 a.m.

Roadway

southbound Interstate 5 at the Tustin Ranch Road off-ramp

Location

Tustin, Orange County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at the Tustin Ranch Road off-ramp in Tustin at 7:19 a.m. on July 31, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given.

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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