Crash
Crash Near Myers Flat Off-Ramp Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
August 16, 2026
4:07 p.m.
northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Myers Flat off-ramp
Myers Flat, Humboldt County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Myers Flat off-ramp in Myers Flat on Aug. 16, 2026, at 4:07 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch record listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the entry.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the collision, and no further details on injury counts were provided in the record.
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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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