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Universal City Hit-and-Run on Lankershim Boulevard Reported with Injuries

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 17, 2026 at 9:34 p.m.

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Date

October 17, 2026

Time

9:34 p.m.

Roadway

Lankershim Boulevard near the 3900 block

Location

Universal City, Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on Lankershim Boulevard near the 3900 block in Universal City late Saturday evening, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 9:34 p.m. on Oct. 17.

Dispatch did not specify how many people were hurt, how many vehicles were involved, or what led to the crash or the driver's departure from the scene.

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.

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