Crash
Westbound SR-78 Crash Near Mar Vista Drive Leaves Injuries Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 24, 2026
Time
12:29 p.m.
Roadway
westbound State Route 78 at the Mar Vista Drive on-ramp
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported shortly after noon on August 24, 2026, on westbound State Route 78 at the Mar Vista Drive on-ramp, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown.
No further details on the severity or number of people hurt were confirmed at the time of the report. The dispatch entry also did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
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Legal context
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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