Crash
Ambulance Called to Southbound State Route 57 Crash Near Lincoln
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
October 18, 2026
Time
2:44 p.m.
Roadway
southbound State Route 57 at Lincoln
Location
Lincoln, Placer County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on southbound State Route 57 at Lincoln shortly before 2:44 p.m. on Oct. 18, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged an ambulance as en route, which typically signals the possibility of injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the record.
No vehicle count or cause was included in the dispatch entry, and the exact number of people affected was not specified.
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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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