Crash
Light Drizzle, Late-Night Crash on State Route 49 Brings Ambulance Call
Incident record
November 14, 2026
12:16 a.m.
State Route 49 at Cedarsong Road
Nevada County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Light drizzle · 44°F · 7 mph wind
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A traffic collision was reported early Saturday on State Route 49 at Cedarsong Road in Nevada County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call went out shortly after midnight, around 12:16 a.m., with light drizzle falling in the area at the time. An ambulance was requested, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash, and no injury count was given.
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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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