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Freedom Boulevard Crash in Aptos Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 3, 2026 at 2:17 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 3, 2026

Time

2:17 p.m.

Roadway

Freedom Boulevard at Soquel Drive

Location

Aptos, Santa Cruz County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Light drizzle · 61°F · 12 mph wind

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A traffic collision was reported at Freedom Boulevard at Soquel Drive in Aptos on Nov. 3 at 2:17 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, with light drizzle noted in the area at the time.

Dispatch did not confirm how severely anyone may have been hurt, and the record included no vehicle count or indication of what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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