Crash
Montara Collision on I-780 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 15, 2026
12:53 p.m.
westbound Interstate 780 at the East Fifth Street off-ramp
Montara, San Mateo County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 63°F · 7 mph wind
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 780 at the East Fifth Street off-ramp in Montara at 12:53 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, with light drizzle noted in the area at the time.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, confirm whether anyone was hurt, or state what caused the crash.
Related resources
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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