Crash
San Jose Crash on Southbound I-280 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
August 17, 2026
9:25 p.m.
southbound Interstate 280 at the McLaughlin Avenue off-ramp
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 southbound Interstate 280 at the McLaughlin Avenue off-ramp in San Jose around 9:25 p.m. on Aug. 17, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.
The entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause was listed in the dispatch record.
Related resources
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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