Crash
San Jose Hit-and-Run on Hecate Place Leaves Injuries Reported
Incident record
October 13, 2026
4:43 p.m.
Hecate Place
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on Hecate Place in San Jose on Oct. 13, 2026, around 4:43 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log classified the crash as a hit-and-run with injuries but did not specify the extent of those injuries.
Dispatch records did not include the number of vehicles involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to the crash, and no information on the fleeing driver was provided beyond the incident type.
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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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