Crash
Early-Morning Crash on Southbound Highway 101 Near Scales Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 15, 2026
Time
12:50 a.m.
Roadway
southbound U.S. Highway 101 near Scales
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 near Scales in California shortly before 1 a.m. on October 15, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.
The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.
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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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