Crash
Crash on Southbound I-280 in San Jose Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 19, 2026
Time
4:12 p.m.
Roadway
southbound Interstate 280 at the Bird Avenue off-ramp
Location
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 280 at the Bird Avenue off-ramp in San Jose around 4:12 p.m. on Aug. 19, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch classified the incident as involving unknown injuries.
CHP records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or how severely, and no vehicle count or cause was included in the entry.
Related resources
Related resources
Legal context
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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