Injury Crash
Minor Injuries Reported in Freedom Crash on State Route 1
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 1, 2026
Time
8:53 a.m.
Roadway
northbound State Route 1 at the Freedom interchange
Location
Freedom, Santa Cruz County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision with minor injuries was reported on northbound State Route 1 at the Freedom interchange in Freedom, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged shortly before 9 a.m. on Sep. 1.
Dispatch classified the incident as minor injury but did not specify how many people were hurt. The record did not include the number of vehicles 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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