Last updated September 8, 2026
A pedestrian was reportedly struck by an SUV near the US 101 interchange at Lucas Valley Road in San Rafael on August 28, 2026. GJEL’s earlier report, attributing information to CHP, placed the incident at approximately 1:40 p.m.
What is known and what needs confirmation
The initial account described a pedestrian in a crosswalk near the southbound freeway entrance. An original agency release or completed report has not been reviewed for this update. The exact ramp location, the person’s injuries, whether hospitalization was required and any finding of fault remain unconfirmed here.
Correction: The earlier description of serious injuries was not supported by the limited information reviewed. The severity of any injury remains unconfirmed here.
Locating the correct record
If you witnessed the incident, preserve any original video and write down the ramp, street corner and direction of travel you observed. Precise location details are especially useful where several ramps and crossings sit close together.
People involved can start with CHP’s crash-report request page and ask the agency to confirm the incident location. Keep medical records, missed-work information and insurer correspondence together if an injury claim is being considered.
GJEL’s general guide to pedestrian accident claims explains the kinds of evidence that can matter. Before deciding on an insurer’s proposal, the guide to understanding a settlement offer may also be useful. A free case review is available if you need help with your own circumstances.
Reporting note, September 8, 2026: The incident remains based on GJEL’s earlier CHP-attributed account. Third-party dispatch reproductions were located, but no original agency record or independent newsroom confirmation was obtained.
