Crash
Lexington Hills Crash on Southbound SR-17 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 31, 2026
11:26 a.m.
southbound State Route 17 at the Redwood Estates off-ramp
Lexington Hills, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 17 at the Redwood Estates off-ramp in Lexington Hills, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged at 11:26 a.m. on Aug. 31, with an ambulance requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to 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.
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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