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San Jose Crash on Southbound SR-85 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 7, 2026 at 6:03 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 7, 2026

Time

6:03 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

A traffic collision was reported 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 6:03 p.m. on Oct. 7.

Dispatch records did not confirm whether anyone was injured. No information on the number of vehicles involved or what caused the crash was included in the report.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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