Crash
Santa Clara County Crash on I-280 Off-Ramp Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
August 16, 2026
4:49 a.m.
northbound Interstate 280 at the Magdalena Avenue off-ramp
Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Sunday on northbound Interstate 280 at the Magdalena Avenue off-ramp in Santa Clara County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 4:49 a.m. with an unknown-injury designation, meaning dispatch had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt at the time of the report.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the extent of any injuries remains unverified based on the available record.
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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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