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Crash on Southbound US-101 Prompts Ambulance Response Near San Tomas Expressway

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 24, 2026

Time

1:35 a.m.

Roadway

southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the San Tomas Expressway off-ramp

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported early Friday on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the San Tomas Expressway off-ramp, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report, logged around 1:35 a.m., noted an ambulance was en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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.

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