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San Jose Crash Near SR-85 On-Ramp Leaves Injury Status Unknown

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 8, 2026 at 5:58 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 8, 2026

Time

5:58 a.m.

Roadway

the Stevens Creek Boulevard on-ramp to southbound State Route 85

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 early Thursday at the Stevens Creek Boulevard on-ramp to southbound State Route 85 in San Jose, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 5:58 a.m. with injury status not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

CHP records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, whether anyone was hurt, or what led to the crash.

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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