Crash

Ben Lomond Collision on State Route 9 — Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 24, 2026 at 7:27 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 24, 2026

Time

7:27 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 9 at Lazywoods Road

Location

Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported at State Route 9 at Lazywoods Road in Ben Lomond on Oct. 24, 2026, at about 7:27 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.

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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