Crash
Santa Clara Crash on Northbound I-880 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 19, 2026
1:50 p.m.
northbound Interstate 880 at the East Brokaw Road off-ramp
Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported shortly before 1:50 p.m. on August 19 on northbound Interstate 880 at the East Brokaw Road off-ramp in Santa Clara, 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.
No further details on injury count or severity were provided. The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.
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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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