Crash
Bonny Doon Crash at Empire Grade and Smith Grade Leaves Injury Status Unknown
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 25, 2026
Time
1:43 p.m.
Roadway
Empire Grade at Smith Grade
Location
Bonny Doon, Santa Cruz County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Empire Grade at Smith Grade in Bonny Doon shortly after 1:43 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The extent of any injuries was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No count of vehicles involved was provided, and dispatch did not indicate what led to the crash.
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Legal context
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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