Crash
Southbound I-280 Crash Near Alpine Road Prompts Ambulance Call
Incident record
October 17, 2026
8:59 a.m.
southbound Interstate 280 at the Alpine Road off-ramp
San Mateo County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 280 at the Alpine Road off-ramp in San Mateo County shortly before 9 a.m. on Oct. 17, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call with an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the number of people affected was not specified.
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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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