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West Menlo Park Crash on Alameda De Las Pulgas Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 27, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 27, 2026

Time

1:49 p.m.

Roadway

Alameda De Las Pulgas at Avy Avenue

Location

West Menlo Park, San Mateo County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported at Alameda De Las Pulgas at Avy Avenue in West Menlo Park on July 27, 2026, at 1:49 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, nor how many people were hurt.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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