Crash
Ambulance Called to Crash on U.S. Highway 50 Near Bass Lake Road

Incident record
July 23, 2026
7:21 p.m.
eastbound U.S. Highway 50, just west of Bass Lake Road
El Dorado County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound U.S. Highway 50, just west of Bass Lake Road, in El Dorado County shortly after 7:21 p.m. on July 23, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as a 1141, meaning an ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the record.
No cause or vehicle count was included in the dispatch entry, and the number of people affected was not specified.
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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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