Crash
Ambulance Called to Crash on Southbound I-280 in Santa Clara County
Incident record
August 19, 2026
10:32 p.m.
southbound Interstate 280 at the Magdalena Avenue on-ramp
Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported late Wednesday on southbound Interstate 280 at the Magdalena Avenue on-ramp in Santa Clara County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report, logged at 10:32 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2026, noted an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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