Crash

Southbound U.S. 101 Crash Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 24, 2026 at 11:05 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 24, 2026

Time

11:05 p.m.

Roadway

southbound U.S. Highway 101 near Humboldt County mile marker 18.50

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 near Humboldt County mile marker 18.50 late Wednesday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The entry, logged at 11:05 p.m. on Sept. 24, noted that an ambulance had been requested, a step CHP typically takes when injuries may be involved, though the extent was not confirmed.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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