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Cupertino Crash on Interstate 280 Brings Ambulance Call

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 1, 2026

Time

2:47 a.m.

Roadway

northbound Interstate 280 at the De Anza Boulevard off-ramp

Location

Cupertino, Santa Clara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported early Saturday, Aug. 1, around 2:47 a.m. on northbound Interstate 280 at the De Anza Boulevard off-ramp in Cupertino, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

The number of vehicles involved and what led to the crash were not part of the dispatch record, nor was any confirmation of how many people may have been hurt.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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