Crash

Santa Clara County Crash on SR-85 Draws Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 14, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 14, 2026

Time

8:30 a.m.

Roadway

southbound State Route 85 at the Bernal Road off-ramp

Location

Santa Clara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 85 at the Bernal Road off-ramp in Santa Clara County at approximately 8:30 a.m., 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 entry.

The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were not specified in the record, and no injury count was given.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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