Crash
Crash on Northbound State Route 1 Near Freedom — Injury Extent Not Confirmed
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 13, 2026
Time
10:36 a.m.
Roadway
northbound State Route 1
Location
Freedom, Santa Cruz County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 1 near Freedom Boulevard in Freedom shortly before 10:36 a.m. on October 13, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged with an unknown injury status.
Dispatch did not specify how many people may have been hurt, how many vehicles were involved, or 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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