Crash
Redwood City Crash Snarls Northbound Highway 101 at Highway 85

Incident record
October 16, 2026
3:51 p.m.
northbound U.S. Highway 101 at northbound State Route 85
Redwood City, San Mateo County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at northbound State Route 85 in Redwood City on Oct. 16, 2026, at approximately 3:51 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent or number of any injuries was not confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were also not specified in the 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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