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Westbound SR-118 Crash Near San Fernando Road Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 5, 2026 at 8:17 p.m.

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Date

September 5, 2026

Time

8:17 p.m.

Roadway

westbound State Route 118 at the San Fernando Road off-ramp

Location

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 118 at the San Fernando Road off-ramp in Los Angeles on Sep. 5, 2026, at 8:17 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log did not confirm whether anyone was injured.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the CHP dispatch entry, and the extent of any injuries had not been specified at the time the record was logged.

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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