Crash
State Route 1 Crash at Scaroni Road Brings Ambulance Request

Incident record
October 14, 2026
12:53 a.m.
State Route 1 at Scaroni Road
Santa Cruz County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported early Wednesday on State Route 1 at Scaroni Road in Santa Cruz County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident occurred around 12:53 a.m., and dispatch records show an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no injury count was given.
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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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