Crash
Southbound 101 Crash Near 7th Street Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 9, 2026
3:57 p.m.
Us101 S / 7th St Ofr
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
Clear · 108°F · 4 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the 7th Street off-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The collision was logged shortly before 4 p.m. on Aug. 9, with an ambulance requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry. Temperatures were near 108 degrees at the time.
The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused 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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