Crash

Rain Falling as Crash Closes In on State Route 49 in Tuttletown

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 3, 2026

Time

1:36 p.m.

Roadway

State Route 49 at Fraguero Road

Location

Tuttletown, Tuolumne County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Weather

Slight rain · 58°F · 0.06 in precip · 5 mph wind

Report

Report body

A traffic collision was reported on State Route 49 at Fraguero Road in Tuttletown Tuesday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch logged the call as an unknown-injury collision, meaning the extent of any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of the report. Light rain was falling in the area at the time, per weather data for the area.

The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records
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Legal context
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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