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Mountain View, CA (August 21, 2026) – A person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, August 19, on northbound U.S. 101 near Rengstorff Avenue in Mountain View.
According to a California Highway Patrol incident log, the crash was reported after a caller said their sister was involved and injured. The vehicles were later located on the right shoulder of the northbound U.S. 101 near Rengstorff Avenue.
The crash involved a blue Volvo XC90 and a black Toyota Camry. The Toyota driver was reportedly found to have expired insurance, and CHP was requested to respond.
The incident was reported near 2171 Landings Drive, an address in Mountain View near U.S. 101. Additional information about the injured person’s condition was not immediately available.
Our thoughts are with the person injured in this crash and their loved ones. We wish them a full and speedy recovery.
What Should Drivers Know About Rear-End Crashes?
Rear-end crashes can happen when a driver fails to recognize that traffic ahead has slowed or stopped. Following too closely reduces the amount of time available to react, especially on busy highways where traffic can change quickly. Maintaining an appropriate following distance gives drivers more time to brake safely.
Drivers should remain focused on the traffic ahead and avoid distractions while traveling. Regularly checking the roadway and anticipating traffic changes can help motorists respond before a sudden stop results in a collision. Speed should also be adjusted to match traffic, weather, and roadway conditions.
Highway crashes can create additional risks after the initial collision. Drivers approaching a crash should slow down, watch for emergency vehicles, and avoid stopping in travel lanes unless directed to do so. Giving responders and disabled vehicles adequate space can help reduce the chance of another collision.
