Crash
Ambulance Called After Northbound Highway 1 Crash
Incident record
August 19, 2026
2:56 p.m.
northbound State Route 1 near the left shoulder
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Partly cloudy · 100°F · 4 mph wind
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 1 near the left shoulder in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 2:56 p.m. on Aug. 19, with an ambulance requested to the scene, a response that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The collision occurred during a stretch of extreme afternoon heat, with temperatures near 100 degrees at the time. Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was provided.
Related resources
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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