Crash

Crash on Southbound Highway 101 Near Shell Beach Road Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 11, 2026 at 7:09 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 11, 2026

Time

7:09 a.m.

Roadway

southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Shell Beach Road off-ramp

Location

San Luis Obispo County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Shell Beach Road off-ramp in San Luis Obispo County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged shortly after 7:09 a.m. on Aug. 11.

Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of extent or how many people may have been hurt. The record also did not include a vehicle count or a cause for the collision.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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