Injury Crash
Minor Injuries Reported in Crash at Buena Vista Drive and Harkins Slough Road
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 5, 2026
Time
10:58 a.m.
Roadway
Buena Vista Drive at Harkins Slough Road
Location
Santa Cruz County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision classified by dispatch as minor injury was reported at Buena Vista Drive at Harkins Slough Road in Santa Cruz County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 10:58 a.m. on Sept. 5.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no exact injury count was given beyond the minor-injury classification.
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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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