Crash
Northbound State Route 55 Crash in San Jose Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
September 6, 2026
12:26 a.m.
northbound State Route 55 at 17th Street
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Sunday on northbound State Route 55 at 17th Street in San Jose, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred around 12:26 a.m. Sept. 6, and dispatch logged it as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
CHP records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash. No information on cause or injury count was included in the dispatch entry.
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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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