Crash
Early-Morning Crash Reported on Northbound I-680 in San Jose
Incident record
October 18, 2026
3:15 a.m.
northbound Interstate 680 at the Hostetter Road off-ramp
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Sunday on northbound Interstate 680 at the Hostetter Road off-ramp in San Jose, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 3:15 a.m. with injury status listed as unknown.
CHP dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt in the crash. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the collision were also not specified in the dispatch entry.
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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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