Crash
San Jose Crash at Union Avenue Brings Ambulance Call
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 18, 2026
Time
11:54 a.m.
Roadway
Union Avenue at Samaritan Drive
Location
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Union Avenue at Samaritan Drive in San Jose at 11:54 a.m. on Oct. 18, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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