Crash
Southbound I-280 Crash Near Winchester Boulevard Leaves Injury Status Unclear
Incident record
September 18, 2026
6:25 p.m.
southbound Interstate 280 at the Winchester Boulevard off-ramp
Santa Clara 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 Winchester Boulevard off-ramp in Santa Clara County shortly before 6:25 p.m. on Sept. 18, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning the extent of any harm to those involved was not confirmed at the time of dispatch.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been indicated.
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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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