Crash
Late-Night Crash at Atherton Avenue On-Ramp Leaves Injuries Unconfirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 16, 2026
Time
11:13 p.m.
Roadway
the Atherton Avenue on-ramp
Location
Atherton, San Mateo County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at the Atherton Avenue on-ramp in Atherton shortly after 11:13 p.m. on Oct. 16, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, whether anyone was hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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