Crash
Shell Beach Road Off-Ramp Crash Draws Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 1, 2026
12:27 p.m.
northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Shell Beach Road off-ramp
San Luis Obispo County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported shortly after 12:27 p.m. on August 1 on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Shell Beach Road off-ramp in San Luis Obispo County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch noted an ambulance was en route, which typically points to possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
How many vehicles were involved and what caused the crash were not part of the dispatch entry, and no injury count was specified.
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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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