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Nevada County Crash on Highway 101 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed

Incident record
September 5, 2026
9:24 a.m.
southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Pleasant Valley Road off-ramp
Nevada County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at the Pleasant Valley Road off-ramp in Nevada County shortly after 9:24 a.m. on Sept. 5, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown at the time it was logged.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, what led to the crash, or whether anyone was hurt. Those details were not part of the initial CHP record.
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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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