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Injury Extent Not Specified After Crash on Northbound US-101 in Santa Clara County

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 6, 2026 at 6:03 a.m.

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Date

November 6, 2026

Time

6:03 a.m.

Roadway

northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Alum Rock Avenue off-ramp

Location

Santa Clara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported early Friday on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Alum Rock Avenue off-ramp in Santa Clara County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 6:03 a.m. with injuries listed as unknown.

Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, nor did they specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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