Crash
Southbound US 101 Crash at De Soto Avenue Prompts Ambulance Request
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 5, 2026
Time
9:31 a.m.
Roadway
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at De Soto Avenue
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at De Soto Avenue in California at 9:31 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the area, which typically indicates possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash.
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Related resources
Legal context
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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