Crash

Westbound I-105 Crash at Lakewood Boulevard Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 20, 2026 at 2:42 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 20, 2026

Time

2:42 p.m.

Roadway

westbound Interstate 105 at the Lakewood Boulevard off-ramp

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 102°F · 5 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 105 at the Lakewood Boulevard off-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call was logged at 2:42 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2026, with an ambulance requested — a step that often points to possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Temperatures near 102°F at the time may have factored into roadway conditions.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused 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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