Crash
Hit-and-Run with Injuries Reported on State Route 174 in Colfax
Incident record
November 3, 2026
12:20 p.m.
State Route 174 near the 26700 block
Colfax, Placer County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate drizzle · 51°F · 0.02 in precip · 7 mph wind
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A hit-and-run collision with injuries was reported along State Route 174 near the 26700 block in Colfax, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged at 12:20 p.m. on Nov. 3, during light drizzle in the area.
Dispatch listed the incident as involving injuries but did not confirm how many people were hurt or how severely. The number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash were also not part of the dispatch entry.
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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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