Crash
San Jose Crash Reported at Southbound 101/Northbound 280 Connector
Incident record
August 26, 2026
2:37 a.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the northbound Interstate 280 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 Wednesday on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the northbound Interstate 280 connector in San Jose, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at approximately 2:37 a.m. on August 26, 2026.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed. The record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to 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.
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