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San Jose Crash at 70th Avenue and Costa Mesa Drive Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 26, 2026 at 4:34 a.m.

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Date

August 26, 2026

Time

4:34 a.m.

Roadway

70th Avenue at Costa Mesa Drive

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 at 70th Avenue at Costa Mesa Drive in San Jose early Wednesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged around 4:34 a.m. local time on August 26.

Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was injured in the crash. No information on the number of vehicles involved or what caused the collision was included in the report.

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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