Crash
Ambulance Called After Highway 101 Crash Near Mile Marker 77.6
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 10, 2026
Time
10:17 a.m.
Roadway
northbound U.S. Highway 101 near mile marker 77.60
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported shortly after 10 a.m. on northbound U.S. Highway 101 near mile marker 77.60, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged an ambulance as en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash weren't part of the dispatch entry, and no injury count was given.
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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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