Crash
State Route 9 Crash Near McGaffigan Mill Road Brings Ambulance Request
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 25, 2026
Time
7:44 a.m.
Roadway
State Route 9 at McGaffigan Mill Road
Location
Santa Cruz County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 9 at McGaffigan Mill Road in Santa Cruz County around 7:44 a.m. Sept. 25, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an exact injury count, or what may have caused the crash.
Helpful links
Helpful links
Related resources
Related resources
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.
Nearby coverage
Recent crashes in Santa Cruz County
- Santa Cruz County Crash on Highway 17 Brings Ambulance Request
- Santa Cruz Crash on Commercial Way Brings Ambulance Request
- Corralitos Road Crash Prompts Ambulance Response
- Crash on Weston Road Leaves Injury Status Unreported
- Alice Street Crash in Santa Cruz Prompts Ambulance Response
- Laurel Crash on Northbound Highway 101 Prompts Ambulance Response