Crash
Santa Clara County Crash Brings Ambulance to Old Santa Cruz Highway
Incident record
August 20, 2026
7:34 a.m.
Old Santa Cruz Highway at Lexington School Road
Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on Old Santa Cruz Highway at Lexington School Road in Santa Clara County at 7:34 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals that injuries may be involved, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No further details were released. The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash.
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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