Crash
Almaden Crash on Hicks Road Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 27, 2026
12:06 a.m.
Hicks Road at Pheasant Road
Almaden, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at Hicks Road at Pheasant Road in Almaden around 12:06 a.m. on Aug. 27, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No further details were given on how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and dispatch records did not specify a number of people hurt.
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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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