Crash
Gilroy Connector Crash Links SR-85 and US-101; Injuries Not Confirmed
Incident record
October 8, 2026
6:46 p.m.
the connector from northbound State Route 85 to northbound U.S. Highway 101
Gilroy, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on the connector from northbound State Route 85 to northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Gilroy, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly before 6:46 p.m. on October 8.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
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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.
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