Crash
Georgetown Crash on Wentworth Springs Road Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 18, 2026
Time
10:26 p.m.
Roadway
7808 Wentworth Springs Rd
Location
Georgetown, El Dorado County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on Wentworth Springs Road in Georgetown late Tuesday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident, logged around 10:26 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2026, was recorded with unknown injuries.
Dispatch did not confirm whether anyone was hurt or how many people may have been affected. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were also not part of the dispatch entry.
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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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