Crash
Nevada County Crash on State Route 20 Leaves Injury Status Unconfirmed
Incident record
September 8, 2026
4:34 p.m.
State Route 20 at Pleasant Valley Road
Nevada County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on State Route 20 at Pleasant Valley Road in Nevada County at 4:34 p.m. on Sep. 8, 2026, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report was logged as a collision with unknown injuries, meaning dispatch had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt at the time of the entry.
No count of vehicles involved was included in the record, and no cause was listed. The dispatch line did not specify how many people, if any, required medical attention.
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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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