Crash
Southbound Highway 101 Crash Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
August 21, 2026
5:45 p.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Yerba Buena Road off-ramp
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 at the Yerba Buena Road off-ramp shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Aug. 21, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No further details on injury severity were provided. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were not included in the dispatch record.
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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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