Crash

Southbound 101 Crash at Spencer Avenue On-Ramp Leaves Injury Status Unclear

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 29, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 29, 2026

Time

12:05 p.m.

Roadway

southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Spencer Avenue on-ramp

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Spencer Avenue on-ramp in California shortly after noon on Sept. 29, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown.

Dispatch did not specify how many people were hurt, how many vehicles were involved, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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