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Giuntoli Lane Off-Ramp Crash Prompts Ambulance Response in California

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 26, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 26, 2026

Time

4:50 p.m.

Roadway

the Giuntoli Lane off-ramp along northbound U.S. Highway 101

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 103°F · 7 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported at the Giuntoli Lane off-ramp along northbound U.S. Highway 101 in California on Aug. 26, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call was logged as a 1141, meaning an ambulance was requested — a step that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. The collision occurred around 4:50 p.m. local time as temperatures near the area reached roughly 103 degrees.

Dispatch did not indicate how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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