Crash
Crash on Southbound Highway 101 Near Shell Beach Road Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 11, 2026
7:09 a.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Shell Beach Road off-ramp
San Luis Obispo County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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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.
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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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