Crash

San Mateo Crash on Route 242 Off-Ramp Leaves Injury Status Unclear

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 23, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 23, 2026

Time

3:49 p.m.

Roadway

northbound State Route 242 at the Grant Street off-ramp

Location

San Mateo, San Mateo County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 242 at the Grant Street off-ramp in San Mateo shortly before 3:49 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged with an unknown injury status.

Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt in the crash, nor did they specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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