Crash
Los Gatos Crash on Southbound Highway 17 Near Cats Statues; Injuries Not Confirmed
Incident record
August 15, 2026
1:05 p.m.
southbound State Route 17 near the Cats statues
Los Gatos, Santa Clara 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 near the Cats statues in Los Gatos shortly after 1 p.m. on August 15, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown at the time of the report.
No further details were included in the dispatch entry. The number of vehicles involved, the extent of any injuries, and the cause of the collision were not specified in the CHP record.
Related resources
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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