Crash
Klamath Crash on U.S. Highway 101 at Hunter Creek Road; Injuries Not Specified
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 20, 2026
Time
3:30 p.m.
Roadway
U.S. Highway 101 at Hunter Creek Road
Location
Klamath, Del Norte County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at U.S. Highway 101 at Hunter Creek Road in Klamath on Oct. 20, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Injury status was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the report, and the extent of any injuries remains unknown.
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Legal context
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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