Crash
Overnight Crash on Northbound U.S. 101 Near Tajiguas Landfill Road Prompts Ambulance Call
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 5, 2026
Time
12:41 a.m.
Roadway
northbound U.S. Highway 101 at Tajiguas Landfill Road
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported early Wednesday on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at Tajiguas Landfill Road, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report, logged around 12:41 a.m., noted an ambulance was en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an exact count of anyone hurt, or what caused the crash.
Related resources
Related resources
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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