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Ambulance Requested After Crash on U.S. 101 in Smith River

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Smith River, Del Norte County, CA
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 10, 2026

Time

3:39 p.m.

Roadway

U.S. Highway 101 at Morrison Creek Road

Location

Smith River, Del Norte County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on U.S. Highway 101 at Morrison Creek Road in Smith River on July 10 at 3:39 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was given.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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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.

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