Crash
Santa Monica Boulevard Crash Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 21, 2026
9:12 p.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at Santa Monica Boulevard
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at Santa Monica Boulevard on Aug. 21, 2026, at approximately 9:12 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, meaning it is not confirmed whether anyone was hurt.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the CHP dispatch record, and the extent of any injuries had not been verified at the time the report was logged.
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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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