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Santa Clara County Crash Prompts Ambulance Response on US-101
Incident record
October 1, 2026
7:33 a.m.
northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Alum Rock 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 northbound on U.S. Highway 101 at the Alum Rock Avenue off-ramp in Santa Clara County on Oct 1 2026 at 7:33 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to respond, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what 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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