Crash
Willowbrook Hit-and-Run With Injuries Reported Near Compton Avenue
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 27, 2026
Time
11:42 p.m.
Roadway
East 120th Street at Compton Avenue
Location
Willowbrook, Los Angeles County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported at East 120th Street at Compton Avenue in Willowbrook shortly before midnight on Sept. 27, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch entry classified the crash as a hit-and-run with injuries but did not specify how many people were hurt. No vehicle count or cause was included in the record, and details on the fleeing driver were not provided.
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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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