Crash
Crash on Southbound Highway 101 in California Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff

Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 22, 2026
Time
5:13 a.m.
Roadway
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the southbound State Route 85 connector
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported early Saturday on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the southbound State Route 85 connector in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 5:13 a.m. with injuries listed as unknown.
Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, nor did they include the number of vehicles involved or what may have caused the collision.
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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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