Crash
Ambulance Called After Crash on Southbound I-280 Near Magdalena Avenue
Incident record
September 17, 2026
12:42 a.m.
southbound Interstate 280 at the Magdalena Avenue off-ramp
Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Thursday on southbound Interstate 280 at the Magdalena Avenue off-ramp in Santa Clara County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 12:42 a.m. with an ambulance requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.
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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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