Injury Crash
Minor Injuries Reported in Aptos Crash at Freedom Boulevard and Mariner Way
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 1, 2026
Time
3:04 p.m.
Roadway
Freedom Boulevard at Mariner Way
Location
Aptos, Santa Cruz County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported at Freedom Boulevard at Mariner Way in Aptos on Sep 1, 2026, at 3:04 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.
Dispatch classified the crash as minor injury but did not specify how many people were hurt, how many vehicles were involved, or what led to 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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