Crash
Second Street Crash in San Jose Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
October 21, 2026
1:41 p.m.
Second Street
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate drizzle · 66°F · 0.03 in precip · 2 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported on Second Street in San Jose around 1:41 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was provided.
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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.
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