Crash
Southbound US 101 Crash Near SR-170 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 3, 2026
7:51 p.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at State Route 170
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 State Route 170 in California on Aug. 3, 2026, at about 7:51 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals the possibility of injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No further details were provided beyond the type of call and location. The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash.
Related resources
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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