Crash
Colfax Crash on State Route 174 Brings Ambulance Request
Incident record
November 13, 2026
12:12 p.m.
State Route 174 near the 26300 block
Colfax, Placer County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate rain · 49°F · 0.16 in precip · 14 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported along State Route 174 near the 26300 block in Colfax shortly after noon on Nov. 13, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed. Moderate rain was falling in the area at the time, with temperatures near 49 degrees and winds around 14 mph.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, an exact injury count, or what 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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