Crash
Santa Cruz Crash on Graham Hill Road Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 18, 2026
Time
11:09 a.m.
Roadway
Graham Hill Road near the 142-147 block
Location
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on Graham Hill Road near the 142-147 block in Santa Cruz shortly before 11:09 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The entry listed the injury status as unknown.
CHP dispatch did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or specify how many vehicles were involved. The cause of the crash was also not included in the record.
Related resources
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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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