Crash
Westbound SR-91 Crash Near Orangethorpe Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 20, 2026
8:55 a.m.
westbound State Route 91 at the Orangethorpe Avenue off-ramp
Orange County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 91 at the Orangethorpe Avenue off-ramp in Orange County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 8:55 a.m. Aug. 20 with an unknown-injury designation, meaning dispatch had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been injured, or what caused the crash.
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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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