Crash
Southbound Highway 101 Crash Near North Padaro Lane Draws Ambulance Call
Incident record
October 21, 2026
10:34 p.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 north of North Padaro Lane
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 north of North Padaro Lane in California late Wednesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call came in at 10:34 p.m. with an ambulance requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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