Crash
Crash Reported on Southbound SR-17 at Mount Hermon Road Off-Ramp
Incident record
October 30, 2026
8:33 p.m.
southbound State Route 17 at the Mount Hermon Road off-ramp
Santa Cruz County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 17 at the Mount Hermon Road off-ramp in Santa Cruz County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred the evening of Oct. 30, 2026, around 8:33 p.m.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, so the extent of any injuries was not confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not included in the record either.
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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.
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