Crash
Santa Clara County Crash on Southbound SR-85 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
October 1, 2026
9:21 p.m.
southbound State Route 85 at the Blossom Hill Road 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 Blossom Hill Road off-ramp in Santa Clara County shortly after 9:21 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.
Dispatchers did not provide a vehicle count or a cause for the crash, and no additional details on injuries were included in the 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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