Crash
San Rafael Crash on Southbound Highway 101 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 26, 2026
5:57 a.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Central San Rafael off-ramp
San Rafael, Marin County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Wednesday on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Central San Rafael off-ramp, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged at 5:57 a.m. with an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was included 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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