Crash
Crash on State Route 236 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
Incident record
October 31, 2026
11:12 p.m.
State Route 236 near mile marker 169
Santa Cruz County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported along State Route 236 near the 16900 block in Santa Cruz County shortly before 11:12 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The entry listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any harm had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been determined from the available record.
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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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