Crash
Southbound Highway 101 Crash Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
September 5, 2026
7:08 a.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the southbound State Route 87 connector
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 southbound State Route 87 connector in California shortly after 7 a.m. on Sept. 5, 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 vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch record, and the exact number of people affected was not specified.
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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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