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Hit-and-Run Crash on Pleasant Valley Road Leaves Injuries in Diamond Springs

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 20, 2026 at 8:28 p.m.

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Date

August 20, 2026

Time

8:28 p.m.

Roadway

Pleasant Valley Road

Location

Diamond Springs, El Dorado County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A hit-and-run traffic collision with injuries was reported on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs around 8:28 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records.

Dispatch classified the crash as a hit-and-run involving injuries, but did not specify how many people were hurt or the extent of those injuries. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the collision were also not included in the dispatch record.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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