Crash
Crash on Northbound U.S. 101 Brings Ambulance Request in California
Incident record
August 18, 2026
1:46 a.m.
northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the East Washington Street on-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Tuesday on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the East Washington Street on-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 1:46 a.m., with an ambulance requested to the scene — a step that typically signals possible injuries, though their extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision, and no cause has been listed.
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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