Crash
Nevada County Crash on State Route 174 Prompts Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 7, 2026
Time
8:55 p.m.
Roadway
State Route 174 at Buena Woods Way
Location
Nevada County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 174 at Buena Woods Way in Nevada County at 8:55 p.m. on Aug. 7, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was given.
Related resources
Related resources
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.
Nearby coverage
Recent crashes in Nevada County
- Grass Valley Crash on Greenhorn Access Road Prompts Ambulance Response
- Truckee Crash on Westbound I-80 Prompts Ambulance Request
- Nevada County Crash on State Route 49 Draws Ambulance Request
- Nevada County Crash on Lime Kiln Road Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
- Nevada County Crash on State Route 20 at Penn Valley Drive Leaves Injuries Unconfirmed
- Nevada County Crash on State Route 24 Brings Ambulance Request