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Injury Crash

Ambulance Called to Southbound 101 Crash Near College Avenue

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 24, 2026

Time

3:01 p.m.

Roadway

southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the College Avenue off-ramp

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Mainly clear · 101°F · 6 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the College Avenue off-ramp Friday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the call as an ambulance en route, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The incident was logged at 3:01 p.m. amid extreme heat near 101 degrees, a factor that can affect roadway and driver conditions.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records
Related resources
Legal context
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.

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