Crash

Injury Status Unreported in Southbound U.S. 101 Crash

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 17, 2026 at 1:39 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 17, 2026

Time

1:39 a.m.

Roadway

southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the southbound State Route 1 connector

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported early Thursday on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the southbound State Route 1 connector, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 1:39 a.m. with injury status listed as unknown.

Dispatch did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, and the record did not include how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.

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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