Crash
Injury Extent Unconfirmed After Starkes Grade Road Crash
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 23, 2026
Time
8:53 p.m.
Roadway
Starkes Grade Road at Newtown Road
Location
El Dorado County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at Starkes Grade Road at Newtown Road in El Dorado County at 8:53 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, meaning it is not clear from the record whether anyone was hurt.
Dispatch information did not include how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash, and no injury count was specified.
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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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