Crash

Rain Falls on Crash Scene at Santa Monica Boulevard Off-Ramp

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 22, 2026 at 2:55 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 22, 2026

Time

2:55 a.m.

Roadway

northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Santa Monica Boulevard off-ramp

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Moderate rain · 57°F · 0.12 in precip · 5 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision with injury status not confirmed was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Santa Monica Boulevard off-ramp, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 2:55 a.m. on Oct. 22 amid moderate rain, which may have affected driving conditions at the time.

Dispatch records listed the incident only as a traffic collision with unknown injuries. The number of vehicles involved, how many people may have been hurt, and what caused the crash were not part of the dispatch entry.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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