Crash

Hit-and-Run Crash Reported on Northbound U.S. 101 in California

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 11, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 11, 2026

Time

5:01 p.m.

Roadway

northbound U.S. Highway 101 at northbound State Route 23

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 100°F · 10 mph wind

Report

A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at northbound State Route 23 in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 5:01 p.m. on Sept. 11, with temperatures near 100 degrees at the time.

Dispatch did not confirm how many people were hurt or specify the extent of injuries. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were also not included in the record.

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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