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Pollock Pines Crash on Eastbound Highway 50 Leaves Injury Status Unreported

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 9, 2026 at 5:25 a.m.

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Date

November 9, 2026

Time

5:25 a.m.

Roadway

eastbound U.S. Highway 50

Location

Pollock Pines, El Dorado County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on eastbound U.S. Highway 50 in Pollock Pines early Monday morning, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged shortly before 5:25 a.m. Nov. 9.

Dispatch records listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity or how many people may have been hurt. The record also did not specify the number of vehicles involved or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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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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