Crash
Injury Extent Not Specified in Eastbound SR-24 Crash Near Old Tunnel Road
Incident record
August 17, 2026
5:59 p.m.
eastbound State Route 24 at the Old Tunnel Road off-ramp
Nevada County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on eastbound State Route 24 at the Old Tunnel Road off-ramp in Nevada County shortly before 6 p.m. on August 17, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt.
CHP records did not include the number of vehicles involved or a cause for the crash, and no further details were provided in the dispatch entry.
Related resources
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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