Injury Crash

Minor Injuries Reported in Ventura Crash on Southbound Highway 101

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 21, 2026

Time

4:23 p.m.

Roadway

southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the State Route 33 connector

Location

Ventura, Ventura County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Slight rain · 63°F · 0.05 in precip · 9 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision classified by dispatch as a minor-injury crash was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the State Route 33 connector in Ventura on Oct. 21, 2026, at approximately 4:23 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light rain was falling in the area at the time, per weather data for the location.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, the exact number of people hurt, or what caused the collision.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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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.

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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