Crash

Pismo Beach Collision on Northbound US 101 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 1, 2026 at 4:57 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 1, 2026

Time

4:57 a.m.

Roadway

northbound U.S. Highway 101 at State Route 25

Location

Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at State Route 25 in Pismo Beach early Thursday, around 4:57 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch record, and the extent of any injuries had not been verified at the time of the report.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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