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Santa Clara Crash on Highway 101 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 28, 2026 at 8:18 a.m.

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Date

September 28, 2026

Time

8:18 a.m.

Roadway

northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the westbound Brokaw Road on-ramp

Location

Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the westbound Brokaw Road on-ramp in Santa Clara around 8:18 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown at the time of the report.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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