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Northbound Highway 101 Crash in San Jose Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 30, 2026 at 11:55 p.m.

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Date

August 30, 2026

Time

11:55 p.m.

Roadway

northbound U.S. Highway 101

Location

San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose late Sunday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged just before midnight, at 11:55 p.m. on August 30, 2026.

Dispatch records listed the injury status as unknown at the time of the report. No vehicle count or cause was included in the entry, and the exact number of people involved has not been confirmed.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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