Crash

Loleta Collision Near Fernbridge Drive On-Ramp Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 20, 2026

Time

1:53 p.m.

Roadway

the Fernbridge Drive on-ramp to northbound U.S. Highway 101

Location

Loleta, Humboldt County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported at the Fernbridge Drive on-ramp to northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Loleta on Aug. 20, 2026, at approximately 1:53 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or number of people hurt.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records
Resources

Resources

Related resources
Legal context
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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