Crash
Santa Cruz County Crash on Jamison Creek Road Leaves Injury Status Unknown
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 16, 2026
Time
11:33 a.m.
Roadway
Jamison Creek Road at State Route 236
Location
Santa Cruz County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Jamison Creek Road at State Route 236 in Santa Cruz County shortly before 11:33 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The injury status of those involved was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the report, and it remains unclear how many people, if any, were hurt.
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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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