Crash
Whittier Hit-and-Run on Fernview Street Leaves Injuries Reported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 24, 2026
Time
9:15 a.m.
Roadway
Fernview Street
Location
Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported on Fernview Street in Whittier at about 9:15 a.m. Oct. 24, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
Dispatch listed the incident type as hit-and-run with injuries but did not confirm the extent of those injuries. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no description of the fleeing driver was included.
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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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