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U.S. Highway 101 Crash in Crescent City Leaves Injury Status Unreported

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 24, 2026

Time

7:19 a.m.

Roadway

U.S. Highway 101 near the 14680-15017 block

Location

Crescent City, Del Norte County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported along U.S. Highway 101 near the 14680-15017 block in Crescent City at 7:19 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of dispatch.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.

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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