Crash
Southbound U.S. 101 Crash Near Padre Juan Canyon Draws Ambulance Call
Incident record
October 2, 2026
6:23 a.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Padre Juan Canyon overpass
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Friday on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Padre Juan Canyon overpass, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged just after 6:23 a.m. with an ambulance requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what caused the collision.
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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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