Crash
Vernon Hit-and-Run on Southbound Highway 99 Leaves Injuries Reported
Incident record
August 30, 2026
4:57 a.m.
southbound State Route 99 at West Main Street
Vernon, Los Angeles County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on southbound State Route 99 at West Main Street in Vernon, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 4:57 a.m. on Aug. 30.
Dispatch classified the incident as a hit-and-run with injuries, but did not specify how many people were hurt or the extent of those injuries. No vehicle count or cause was included in the record, and no information on the fleeing driver was provided beyond the incident type.
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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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