Crash
Atherton Avenue Off-Ramp Crash on SR-37 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
September 6, 2026
1:02 p.m.
westbound State Route 37 at the Atherton Avenue off-ramp
Atherton, San Mateo County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 37 at the Atherton Avenue off-ramp in Atherton just after 1 p.m. on September 6, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the incident as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been noted in the record reviewed.
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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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