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Injury Status Not Confirmed After Crash on Southbound I-280

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 21, 2026 at 6:25 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 21, 2026

Time

6:25 p.m.

Roadway

southbound Interstate 280 at the El Monte Road 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 on southbound Interstate 280 at the El Monte Road off-ramp in Santa Clara County on Aug. 21, 2026, at around 6:25 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown at the time of the report.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, confirm whether anyone was hurt, or note a cause for the collision.

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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