Crash
Westbound Interstate 10 Crash Near Mount Vernon Avenue Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 3, 2026
5:16 p.m.
westbound Interstate 10 east of Mount Vernon Avenue
Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on westbound Interstate 10 east of Mount Vernon Avenue in Mountain View at 5:16 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed an ambulance as en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The number of vehicles involved and what led to the crash were not specified in the dispatch entry, and no exact injury count was given.
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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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