Crash
Crash on Capitola Road Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 28, 2026
Time
3:57 a.m.
Roadway
Capitola Road at Jose Avenue
Location
Live Oak, Santa Cruz County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Capitola Road at Jose Avenue in Live Oak early Monday, around 3:57 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown.
CHP records did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or specify how many vehicles were involved. No cause was given in the dispatch entry.
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Related resources
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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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