Crash

Injury Status Not Confirmed After Crash on Northbound SR-71

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 25, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 25, 2026

Time

12:59 p.m.

Roadway

northbound State Route 71 at the Soquel Canyon Parkway on-ramp

Location

California

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 71 at the Soquel Canyon Parkway on-ramp shortly before 1 p.m. on Aug. 25, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged as an unknown-injury collision.

Dispatch did not specify how many people were hurt or confirm the severity of any injuries. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were also not included in the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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