Crash

Ambulance Called After Early-Morning Crash Near US 101 On-Ramp

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 12, 2026 at 1:10 a.m.

Map showing California — Map precision: road

Incident record

Date

September 12, 2026

Time

1:10 a.m.

Roadway

the State Route 1 on-ramp to southbound U.S. Highway 101

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported around 1:10 a.m. on the State Route 1 on-ramp to southbound U.S. Highway 101, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the call as an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the number of people affected was not specified.

Source: CHP dispatch records

Helpful links

Accident reportsGet help requesting an accident report Driving coursesTraffic school and defensive driving by state

Related resources

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.

Nearby coverage