Crash
Los Altos Crash on I-280 Off-Ramp Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
September 4, 2026
5:06 p.m.
northbound Interstate 280 at the El Monte Road off-ramp
Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 280 at the El Monte Road off-ramp in Los Altos around 5:06 p.m. Sept. 4, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
The dispatch entry logged the crash as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of the report. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the collision.
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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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