Crash
Mount Vernon Avenue Crash Closes In on I-10 in Mountain View
Incident record
September 1, 2026
5:17 p.m.
eastbound Interstate 10 east of Mount Vernon Avenue
Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound Interstate 10 east of Mount Vernon Avenue in Mountain View at 5:17 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause was listed in the record.
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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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