Is US-101 & Whitsett Avenue a Dangerous Road?
US-101 & Whitsett Avenue is a freeway interchange in Studio City that handles approximately 16,713 vehicles per day. When the same spot produces crash after crash, the problem may not be the drivers.
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75% of crashes here are rear end collisions. That concentration often points to inadequate signal timing, poor visibility of upcoming stops, or traffic volume that exceeds what the intersection was designed to handle. For someone injured in a crash at this intersection, this pattern is relevant because it can shift liability from the individual driver to the entity responsible for the road.
Crashes at US-101 & Whitsett Avenue peak around 5 PM on Thus. If the city has traffic studies showing the same pattern, and they have not adjusted signal timing, added turn lanes, or improved sight lines in response, that is evidence of notice.
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When the Intersection Itself Is the Problem
Not every crash is a driver's fault. Under California Government Code § 835, a public entity, whether it's a city, county, or Caltrans, can be held liable when a dangerous condition on public property causes injury. A "dangerous condition" can include poor sight lines, missing turn lanes, inadequate signage, confusing lane markings, or signal timing that doesn't account for actual traffic patterns.
What makes a road design case different from a standard auto accident claim is evidence of notice. If a city knew or should have known about a hazard and failed to fix it, they're on the hook. Crash history at a specific location is one of the strongest forms of evidence that a condition was known. When the same spot produces crash after crash, it becomes very difficult for a government entity to argue they had no idea.
Injured at a Dangerous Intersection?
The City May Owe You Compensation.
When a road or intersection is poorly designed, the government agency responsible for maintaining it can be held liable. If you were seriously hurt, talk to a senior attorney about whether a dangerous road design claim applies to your case.
Government claims are often subject to strict filing deadlines.
An attorney can help you understand what applies to your situation.
Were You in a Crash at This Intersection?
If you or someone you love was hurt at US-101 & Whitsett Avenue, our attorneys can help you understand your options. We handle cases on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win.
Recent Crashes at US-101 & Whitsett Avenue
Reported injury and fatal crashes at US-101 & Whitsett Avenue in Studio City. Each crash contributes to the documented pattern at this intersection. CHP data can take several weeks to appear.
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