Crash

Light Drizzle Falls as Crash Closes In on Clayton Road in San Jose

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 13, 2026 at 4:55 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

4:55 a.m.

Roadway

the 12800 block of Clayton Road

Location

San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Light drizzle · 55°F · 7 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported in the 12800 block of Clayton Road in San Jose around 4:55 a.m. on Nov. 13, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed an ambulance as en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, per weather data for the incident location.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given beyond the ambulance request.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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