Crash
Southbound I-280 Off-Ramp Crash Reported in Santa Clara County
Incident record
August 21, 2026
6:24 p.m.
southbound Interstate 280 at the El Monte Road 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 El Monte Road off-ramp in Santa Clara County on Aug. 21, 2026, at approximately 6:24 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
No further details were included in the dispatch entry. The number of vehicles involved and what led to the crash were not specified in the record.
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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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