Crash
Del Norte County Crash on U.S. 101 Prompts Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 27, 2026
Time
3:04 p.m.
Roadway
U.S. Highway 101 at Lake Earl Drive
Location
Del Norte County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at U.S. Highway 101 at Lake Earl Drive in Del Norte County on Aug. 27, 2026, at around 3:04 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not part of the dispatch record.
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Related resources
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Legal context
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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