Crash
Injury Status Not Specified in State Route 1 Crash Near Swanton Road
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 29, 2026
Time
5:13 a.m.
Roadway
State Route 1 at Swanton Road
Location
Santa Cruz County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 1 at Swanton Road in Santa Cruz County shortly after 5:13 a.m. on Oct. 29, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch entry logged the incident as a crash with unknown injuries, meaning the extent of any harm had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision.
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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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