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Santa Cruz County Crash on Highway 1 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 10, 2026 at 11:27 a.m.

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Date

August 10, 2026

Time

11:27 a.m.

Roadway

Sr1 N / Rio Del Mar Blvd Ofr

Location

Santa Cruz County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on northbound State Route 1 at the Rio Del Mar Boulevard off-ramp in Santa Cruz County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred shortly before 11:27 a.m. on Aug. 10.

Dispatch logged the incident as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were also not included in the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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.

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