Crash
San Jose Collision on Southbound I-5 at 17th Street Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff

Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 25, 2026
Time
2:56 p.m.
Roadway
southbound Interstate 5 at 17th Street
Location
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at 17th Street in San Jose shortly before 3 p.m. on Sept. 25, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.
No information on the number of vehicles involved or what caused the crash was included in the dispatch entry.
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Legal context
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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