Crash
San Jose Crash on Northbound Highway 101 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
August 26, 2026
5:56 a.m.
northbound U.S. Highway 101
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose early Wednesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly before 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.
CHP dispatch listed the injury status as unknown at the time of the report, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt. The dispatch entry also did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
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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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