Crash
Crescent City Crash on Northbound U.S. 101 During Rain; Injury Status Not Confirmed
Incident record
September 4, 2026
8:19 a.m.
northbound U.S. Highway 101
Crescent City, Del Norte County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate rain · 55°F · 0.10 in precip · 9 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Crescent City on Sep 4, 2026, at about 8:19 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Moderate rain was falling in the area at the time, with light wind, conditions that may have affected visibility or road grip.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so it isn't clear whether anyone was hurt. The record did not include how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash.
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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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