Crash
Santa Clara County Crash on SR-85 Draws Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 26, 2026
9:05 p.m.
northbound State Route 85 at the State Route 82 north 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 northbound State Route 85 at the State Route 82 north off-ramp in Santa Clara County shortly after 9:05 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch log.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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