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Bucks Bar Road Crash in Placerville Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 13, 2026
6:19 p.m.
Bucks Bar Road near the 5251 block
Placerville, El Dorado County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on Bucks Bar Road near the 5251 block in Placerville on Aug. 13, 2026, at about 6:19 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the area, 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 count of anyone injured, or what may have caused the crash.
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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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