Crash
Late-Night Crash on Northbound U.S. 101 Brings Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 11, 2026
Time
11:33 p.m.
Roadway
northbound U.S. Highway 101
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 late Sunday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call, logged at 11:33 p.m. near Buellton, noted an ambulance en route, a response that typically signals possible injuries, though their extent was not confirmed in the dispatch record.
The entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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