Crash
Southbound Highway 101 Crash Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 22, 2026
4:26 a.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the East Washington Street off-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Saturday on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the East Washington Street off-ramp, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 4:26 a.m. with an ambulance requested to the location, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an injured-person count, or what caused 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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