Crash
Pollock Pines Crash on Eastbound Highway 50 Leaves Injury Status Unreported
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 24, 2026
Time
11:47 p.m.
Roadway
eastbound U.S. Highway 50
Location
Pollock Pines, El Dorado County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on eastbound U.S. Highway 50 in Pollock Pines late Monday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The crash occurred just before midnight on Aug. 24.
Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of whether anyone was hurt. The number of vehicles involved and what caused the crash were not part of the dispatch entry.
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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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