Injury Crash
Minor-Injury Crash Reported on Dry Creek Road in Aptos
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 22, 2026
Time
7:44 p.m.
Roadway
Dry Creek Road
Location
Aptos, Santa Cruz County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Weather
Light drizzle · 58°F · 4 mph wind
Report
Report body
A traffic collision classified by dispatch as a minor-injury crash was reported on Dry Creek Road in Aptos at about 7:44 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people were hurt, 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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