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State Route 9 Crash in Brookdale Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 17, 2026 at 7:38 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 17, 2026

Time

7:38 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 9 at Middle Drive

Location

Brookdale, Santa Cruz County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on State Route 9 at Middle Drive in Brookdale at 7:38 a.m. on Sept. 17, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, meaning it was not confirmed whether anyone was hurt or how severely.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash. No further details were included in the record.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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