Crash
Rain Falls as Ambulance Responds to U.S. 101 Crash in California
Incident record
August 28, 2026
7:32 p.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the University Avenue on-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Slight rain · 85°F · 0.06 in precip · 8 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the University Avenue on-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 7:32 p.m. on Aug. 28 amid light rain in the area, and an ambulance was requested — a signal that injuries were possible, though the extent was not confirmed by dispatch.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what caused the collision.
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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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