Crash
Nevada County Crash on State Route 49 at Combie Road Prompts Ambulance Response
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 19, 2026
Time
9:11 a.m.
Roadway
Sr49 / Combie Rd
Location
Nevada County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on State Route 49 at Combie Road in Nevada County, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call was logged Aug. 19 at 9:11 a.m. as a 1141 Enroute, meaning an ambulance was requested — a response that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in dispatch records.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.
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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.
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