Crash
Northbound 101 Crash Near Hellyer Avenue Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 19, 2026
4:07 a.m.
northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Hellyer Avenue off-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Wednesday on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Hellyer Avenue off-ramp, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 4:07 a.m. with an ambulance requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No further details were included in the record. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not specified, and dispatch did not indicate how many people may have been hurt.
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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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