Injury Crash
Minor Injuries Reported in Live Oak Crash at Capitola Road and 17th Avenue
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 17, 2026
Time
12:44 p.m.
Roadway
Capitola Road at 17th Avenue
Location
Live Oak, Santa Cruz County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision classified by dispatch as a minor-injury crash was reported at Capitola Road at 17th Avenue in Live Oak, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The collision was logged at 12:44 p.m. on Aug. 17.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no exact count of injured people was included.
Related resources
Related resources
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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