Crash
Cedar Ravine Road Crash in Placerville Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 14, 2026
Time
8:58 a.m.
Roadway
5260 Cedar Ravine Rd
Location
Placerville, El Dorado County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on Cedar Ravine Road in Placerville at 8:58 a.m. on Aug. 14, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The extent of any injuries was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no cause has been listed.
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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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