Crash
Southbound 101 On-Ramp Crash Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
October 14, 2026
8:42 p.m.
the Santa Maria Way on-ramp to southbound U.S. Highway 101
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at the Santa Maria Way on-ramp to southbound U.S. Highway 101 on Oct. 14, 2026, at approximately 8:42 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically indicates the possibility of injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.
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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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