Crash
Injury Status Not Specified in I-280 Crash Near Meridian Avenue
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 17, 2026
Time
3:39 p.m.
Roadway
southbound Interstate 280 at the Meridian Avenue off-ramp
Location
California
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 280 at the Meridian Avenue off-ramp around 3:39 p.m. on August 17, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged with an unknown-injury designation, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision.
Related resources
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Legal context
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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