Crash
Myers Flat Crash on Northbound Highway 101 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 5, 2026
11:56 p.m.
northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Myers Flat off-ramp
Myers Flat, Humboldt County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported late Wednesday night on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Myers Flat off-ramp, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred around 11:56 p.m. near Myers Flat in Humboldt County.
Dispatch records show an ambulance was requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not included in the dispatch entry.
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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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