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Pollock Pines Crash on U.S. Highway 50 Prompts Ambulance Response
Incident record
September 22, 2026
10:19 p.m.
U.S. Highway 50
Pollock Pines, El Dorado County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on U.S. Highway 50 in Pollock Pines late Tuesday night, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The incident was logged at 10:19 p.m. on Sept. 22, 2026, with an ambulance requested to the area — a step that typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.
No further details were included in the record. Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, what may have caused the crash, or how many people, if any, were hurt.
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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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