Crash
Crash Reported on Northbound I-280 Near Magdalena Avenue
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 16, 2026
Time
12:52 a.m.
Roadway
northbound Interstate 280 at the Magdalena Avenue off-ramp
Location
Santa Clara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported early Sunday on northbound Interstate 280 at the Magdalena Avenue off-ramp in Santa Clara County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 12:52 a.m. Aug. 16, with injury status listed as unknown in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, whether anyone was hurt, or what may have caused the collision.
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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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