Crash
Santa Clara County Crash Closes In on De Anza Boulevard Off-Ramp

Incident record
October 7, 2026
5:39 p.m.
southbound State Route 85 at the De Anza Boulevard off-ramp
Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 85 at the De Anza Boulevard off-ramp in Santa Clara County on Oct. 7, 2026, at approximately 5:39 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of dispatch.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.
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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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