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Nevada County Collision on State Route 20 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 12, 2026

Time

2:34 a.m.

Roadway

eastbound State Route 20 at the southbound Golden Center Freeway connector

Location

Nevada County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported early Saturday on eastbound State Route 20 at the southbound Golden Center Freeway connector in Nevada County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash was logged around 2:34 a.m. with injuries listed as unknown.

Dispatch did not confirm whether anyone was hurt, nor did it specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the collision.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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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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