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Southbound Highway 101 Crash Near Chualar Leaves Injuries Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 9, 2026

Time

6:26 a.m.

Roadway

southbound U.S. Highway 101

Location

Chualar, Monterey County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 near Chualar at approximately 6:26 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log classified injuries as unknown, meaning the extent of any harm had not been confirmed at the time of the report.

No further details were included in the record. The number of vehicles involved and what may have caused the crash were not specified by dispatch.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context

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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