Crash
Crash on Northbound U.S. 101 Near Melrose Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 2, 2026
Time
11:03 p.m.
Roadway
northbound U.S. Highway 101 south of Melrose Avenue
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 south of Melrose Avenue late Wednesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 11:03 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2026.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries was not confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were also not part of the dispatch entry.
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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.
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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