Crash

Downieville Crash on State Route 49 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 11, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 11, 2026

Time

10:45 a.m.

Roadway

State Route 49

Location

Downieville, Sierra County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on State Route 49 near Downieville on Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt.

No vehicle count or cause was included in the CHP entry, and the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time the record was logged.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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