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Southbound State Route 85 Crash Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 8, 2026 at 6:46 p.m.

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Date

October 8, 2026

Time

6:46 p.m.

Roadway

Sr85 S / De Anza Blvd Ofr

Location

Santa Clara County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 85 at the De Anza Boulevard off-ramp in Santa Clara County on Oct. 8, 2026, at approximately 6:46 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed injuries as unknown at the time of the report.

CHP records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or specify how severely. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were also not part of the dispatch entry.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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