Crash
San Jose Crash on Interstate 280 — Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 5, 2026
Time
5:43 a.m.
Roadway
northbound Interstate 280 at the Bird Avenue off-ramp
Location
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported early Monday on northbound Interstate 280 at the Bird Avenue off-ramp in San Jose, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 5:43 a.m. Monday with injury status listed as unknown.
Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or specify how many vehicles were involved. The cause of the crash was also not included in the report.
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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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