Crash
San Jose Crash on Northbound I-280 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
September 20, 2026
4:47 a.m.
northbound Interstate 280 at the State Route 87 connector
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Sunday on northbound Interstate 280 at the State Route 87 connector in San Jose, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged at 4:47 a.m. with an ambulance requested to respond, 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 included in the report.
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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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