Crash

Southbound SR-85 Off-Ramp Crash in California Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 9, 2026 at 5:54 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 9, 2026

Time

5:54 p.m.

Roadway

southbound State Route 85 at the De Anza Boulevard off-ramp

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Clear · 100°F · 8 mph wind

Report

A traffic collision was reported the evening of September 9, 2026 on southbound State Route 85 at the De Anza Boulevard off-ramp in California, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed injuries as unknown, so the extent of any harm was not confirmed at the time of the report.

Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash. The collision occurred amid clear but extremely hot conditions, with temperatures near 100 degrees at the time.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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