Nationwide Report

Injury Crash

San Jose Crash on Southbound Route 85 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 25, 2026

Time

11:16 p.m.

Roadway

southbound State Route 85 at the Cottle Road 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 late Saturday night on southbound State Route 85 at the Cottle Road off-ramp in San Jose, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 11:16 p.m. with injuries listed as unknown.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, what may have caused the crash, or whether anyone was hurt.

Source: CHP dispatch records
Related resources
Legal context
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.

Nearby coverage

Recent crashes in Santa Clara County

More in Santa Clara County