Crash
Chicago Park Crash on State Route 174 Prompts Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 4, 2026
Time
8:25 a.m.
Roadway
State Route 174 at Lower Colfax Road
Location
Chicago Park, Nevada County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at State Route 174 at Lower Colfax Road in Chicago Park, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged at 8:25 a.m. on Aug. 4, with an ambulance requested to respond — a step that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent has not been confirmed.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.
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.
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