Crash
San Luis Obispo Crash on Southbound Highway 101 Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
August 26, 2026
11:15 p.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 near mile marker 32
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported late Wednesday on southbound U.S. Highway 101 near mile marker 32 in San Luis Obispo, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged shortly before 11:15 p.m. with an ambulance requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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