Injury Crash
Southbound Route 242 Crash in San Mateo Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
July 27, 2026
12:21 a.m.
southbound State Route 242 at the Grant Street off-ramp
San Mateo, San Mateo County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Monday, around 12:21 a.m., on southbound State Route 242 at the Grant Street off-ramp in San Mateo, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an ambulance-enroute incident, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, 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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