Crash
Prunedale Crash on U.S. 101 at Route 156 Leaves Injury Status Unclear
Incident record
August 8, 2026
1:33 p.m.
eastbound U.S. Highway 101 at State Route 156
Prunedale, Monterey County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound U.S. Highway 101 at State Route 156 in Prunedale shortly after 1:33 p.m. on August 8, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged as an unknown-injury crash, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of dispatch.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision, and no cause has been identified in the available record.
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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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