Crash
Early-Morning Crash on Southbound Highway 101 Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
October 13, 2026
5:38 a.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 in California early Tuesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 5:38 a.m. on October 13, with an ambulance requested to the area — a step that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch record.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the report, and CHP dispatch did not specify how many people may have been hurt.
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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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