Crash
Old Priest Grade Crash Near Priest Brings Ambulance Request
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 21, 2026
Time
11:01 a.m.
Roadway
Old Priest Grade near the 16800–16900 block
Location
Priest, Tuolumne County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported in the 16800–16900 block of Old Priest Grade near Priest, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The call came in at 11:01 a.m. on August 21 with an ambulance en route, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed.
Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to 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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