Crash
Injury Extent Unconfirmed After Northbound U.S. 101 Crash Near Westlake Boulevard
Incident record
August 5, 2026
5:46 p.m.
Us101 N / Westlake Blvd Onr
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 106°F · 6 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Westlake Boulevard on-ramp shortly before 6 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of the report. Temperatures in the area were near 106 degrees at the time of the crash.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision, and no cause has been listed in the record.
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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.
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