Crash
Crash on Westbound US 101 Near I-405 Connector; Injuries Not Specified
Incident record
August 17, 2026
1:42 a.m.
westbound U.S. Highway 101 at the northbound Interstate 405 connector
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Monday on westbound U.S. Highway 101 at the northbound Interstate 405 connector, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 1:42 a.m. as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning dispatch had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
Related resources
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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