Crash
Sonoma County Collision Draws Ambulance Call on Highway 101
Incident record
August 18, 2026
8:53 a.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Petaluma Boulevard North off-ramp
Sonoma County, CA
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 the Petaluma Boulevard North off-ramp in Sonoma County around 8:53 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the area, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.
Related resources
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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