Crash
Crash on Fairplay Road Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
August 9, 2026
6:33 p.m.
Fairplay Road at Dorado Canyon Road
El Dorado County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at Fairplay Road at Dorado Canyon Road in El Dorado County on Aug. 9, 2026, at about 6:33 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch noted an ambulance was en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given beyond the ambulance request.
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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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