Crash

San Luis Obispo County Crash Reported at South Thompson Avenue and State Route 166

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 22, 2026 at 10:51 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 22, 2026

Time

10:51 p.m.

Roadway

South Thompson Avenue at State Route 166

Location

San Luis Obispo County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported at South Thompson Avenue at State Route 166 in San Luis Obispo County late Saturday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 10:51 p.m. on Aug. 22, with injury status not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.

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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