Injury Crash

Minor Injuries Reported in Crash on Southbound U.S. 101 in California

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 9, 2026 at 10:07 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 9, 2026

Time

10:07 p.m.

Roadway

southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the eastbound Cesar Chavez Street on-ramp

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the eastbound Cesar Chavez Street on-ramp Wednesday around 10:07 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.

Dispatch classified the crash as a minor-injury collision but did not specify how many people were hurt. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the collision were not included in the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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