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Injuries Not Confirmed After Sonoma County Crash on Southbound 101

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 16, 2026

Time

8:14 a.m.

Roadway

southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Petaluma Boulevard North on-ramp

Location

Sonoma County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Petaluma Boulevard North on-ramp in Sonoma County shortly after 8:14 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent or presence of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the entry.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no further detail was provided beyond the location and time of the report.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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