Injury Crash

Minor Injuries Reported in Ben Lomond Crash at State Route 9 and Mill Street

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 15, 2026 at 11:22 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 15, 2026

Time

11:22 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 9 at Mill Street

Location

Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported at State Route 9 at Mill Street in Ben Lomond on Oct. 15, 2026, at approximately 11:22 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch classified the crash as a minor-injury collision.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, or what led to the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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